Arthur de Villepin

Founder & CEO

Arthur de Villepin is the chairman and co-founder of Villepin, as well as an entrepreneur and avid collector of art. The son of former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, Arthur grew up surrounded by artists. His mother is the celebrated sculptor Marie-Laure Viebel de Villepin and his sister, Marie de Villepin, has established a successful career as a painter.

Throughout his childhood and extensive travels, Arthur was introduced to many leading artists, including Zao Wou-Ki, Anselm Kiefer, Myonghi Kang, Pierre Soulages and Miquel Barceló, all of whom trained him to see art through the eyes of artists rather than the market. Together with his father, he has nurtured strong friendships with artists from the region, developing unparalleled expertise in the Asian art market.

Committed to serving the art and culture communities worldwide, Mr. de Villepin has served as Committee Member for the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, Board Member for the French May Arts Festival, and Director for Les Lumières de Paris Hong Kong Chapter.