Daniel Templon, a 21-year-old self-taught when he founded his gallery in 1966, has become a reference in the contemporary art world, while tirelessly pursuing new adventures. A pioneering force for contemporary art in Paris, Daniel Templon played a pivotal part in opening the French art scene to international artists. His gallery’s history, encompassing over 500 exhibitions and almost 300 artists, mirrors half a century of contemporary art, and has always had a distinctive identity characterised by its founder’s independence and open-mindedness.