First acquisition: a first step with Bruno Catalano, Rayou, SENY…
For a first art purchase, collectors usually look for both an emotional connection and a sense of reassurance: a recognised artist, a durable medium, and a format that is easy to live with. The Galerie De Medicis e‑shop offers several ideal entry points for this first step, especially through the works of Bruno Catalano, Dominique Rayou and SENY.
-Bruno Catalano : starting with a medium‑sized sculpture from the iconic series Les Voyageurs allows you to acquire a poetic and immediately recognisable work. These partially absent silhouettes fit beautifully into a living room, an entrance hall or an office.
-Dominique Rayou : his contemporary sculptures, often defined by a rich treatment of material and texture, create an intimate connection with the surrounding space and are perfect for a thoughtful first acquisition.
- SENY : His sensitive and expressive figures offer a strong introduction to contemporary figurative sculpture, with formats that adapt easily to most interiors.
For this first purchase, it is wise to focus on a comfortable budget, a scale that suits your living space, and an artist’s name (Bruno Catalano, Rayou, SENY…) that can form a solid foundation for the rest of your collection.
Second acquisition: creating a dialogue between Catalano, Rayou, JonOne, Mr. Brainwash
Once your first artwork is installed, the next question is: how do you choose the second piece to create a visual and artistic dialogue? This is often the moment when sculpture meets urban art, for example by pairing a bronze sculpture by Bruno Catalano with a canvas or print by JonOne or Mr. Brainwash.
At Galerie De Medicis, several paths open up:
-Deepen your sculptural universe with a second Bruno Catalano, changing the size or the pose to build a true ensemble around Les Voyageurs.
-Introduce another approach to the human figure with a work by Dominique Rayou or SENY, which will nuance your first piece while keeping a strong figurative language.
-Create a dynamic contrast with an urban artwork by Mr. Brainwash or JonOne: the bright colours, pop culture references and energetic gestures of these artists pair remarkably well with the quieter presence of a bronze sculpture.
This second work is the perfect opportunity to lay the foundations of your personal “collection line”: a dialogue between sculpture and street art, between bronze and colour, between Bruno Catalano and JonOne, for example.
A growing collection: structuring your universe with Mr. Brainwash, JonOne, SENY…
From three or four artworks onwards, your collection begins to form a coherent landscape. The artists represented by Galerie De Medicis – Bruno Catalano, Dominique Rayou, Mr. Brainwash, JonOne, SENY and others – make it possible to structure this universe around a few strong aesthetic axes.
At this stage, you can ask yourself: which artist’s name keeps coming back in my choices (Bruno Catalano, Rayou, JonOne, Mr. Brainwash, SENY…)? The answer often indicates that it is time to reinforce that direction with a new piece.
Statement pieces: a major Bruno Catalano, Mr. Brainwash, JonOne or Gully
For some collectors, the next step is the statement piece – the work that becomes the centre of gravity of a living room, an entrance hall or a professional space. This might be a large bronze by Bruno Catalano, an iconic work by Mr. Brainwash, or a major painting by JonOne or Gully.
This could mean a larger Bruno Catalano sculpture installed on its own pedestal, literally structuring the architecture around it. Or it might be a signature piece by Mr. Brainwash, blending pop culture, image appropriation and uplifting messages, instantly catching the eye and affirming a contemporary sensibility. It could also take the form of a large‑scale JonOne painting, whose colourful, abstract gestures become a true field of colour within the room, or a bold composition by Gully.
The Galerie De Medicis e‑shop is designed as a natural extension of the physical gallery in Place des Vosges, with clear selections by artist and category. You are welcome to contact us from any artwork page: each Bruno Catalano, Rayou, JonOne or Mr. Brainwash listed online can be the starting point for additional photos, personalised hanging advice or detailed shipping quotes.
Whether you are considering a first small Bruno Catalano sculpture, your first work by Rayou, or looking to add Mr. Brainwash, JonOne or SENY to an existing collection, the Galerie De Medicis team is here to guide you at every stage. Based on photos or plans of your space, or even a simple conversation, we can propose a tailored selection from the e‑shop and the gallery, aligned with your interior, your budget and the way you wish to live with art.
