Le Carrousel Du Louvre, Paris, France

A Return to Paris: From Tourist to Exhibiting Artist at the Carousel du Louvre

I was 20 years old when I first visited Paris. At that time, I never imagined this city would one day become my home. I was just another wide-eyed traveler, camera in hand, standing in the long queue to see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, walking along the Seine, and ticking off all the major sights in a blur of excitement. That first trip was brief, but something about Paris stayed with me.
Years later, returning to the city as an exhibiting artist felt like a full-circle moment.
In 2018, I was invited to show my work at Le Carrousel du Louvre, part of the Salon International d’Art Contemporain – Art Shopping Paris. This event takes place in the underground exhibition halls of the Louvre itself, just steps away from one of the most famous museums in the world. It’s a well-known international contemporary art fair that brings together artists and galleries from around the globe.
To be part of this was an honor—but it also felt deeply personal.

A Familiar Place, A New Chapter

I’m happy to have exhibited my work at the Salon International d’Art Contemporain, held inside Le Carrousel du Louvre. It added a quiet sense of significance to my path as an artist. It wasn’t about grandeur or spectacle; it was about a small but important shift in my journey as a painter.
During setup, I stood in the grand vaulted halls of the Carrousel with other international artists, each of us preparing our little corner of the space. While surrounded by diverse works, my paintings offered a glimpse into something deeply personal: my evolving story as an artist, and my deepening connection to the landscapes that move me.

When Art Brings People Together

I exhibited three paintings in the fair. One of them was from my Tuscany landscape series—a project that had grown over years of travel and quiet observation. What made this experience so meaningful was not just the venue, but the interactions. People stopped, asked questions, and shared their own impressions. One woman told me the painting reminded her of a place she visited with her late husband. Moments like that stay with you.
It reminded me why I paint—to create bridges between memory, emotion, and imagination.

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Exhibiting at the Salon International d’Art Contemporain was more than a line on my resume. It marked a transition in my life and my practice—from dreaming of being part of the art world to actively living in it.
It made me realize how far I’ve come since that 20-year-old tourist, and how much more there still is to explore.
Paris gave me my first taste of art as a viewer. Years later, it gave me the space to share my own. I hold that close, always.