Meet the team!

Stéphane Debost, an art enthusiast since the age of 18, transforms his living space into a gallery-house in the picturesque medieval town of Clisson, thereby creating the first permanent gallery. Thus is born In Arte Veritas, literally ‘The Truth is in Art,” convinced that art has an imperative and necessary place in everyone’s life. This unique first space combines, in 86m2, a living space and an exhibition area where one can engage with art and encounter others.

Faced with the enthusiasm of the public and the initial buyers, and with the gallery’s finances finally allowing it, a first commercial space of 40m2 is chosen, separate from the initial house, and at the foot of the castle and the river. In this touristy and more visible setting, In Arte Veritas spreads its wings and also participates in its first French and international art fairs. The artistic proposal expands significantly, as does the clientele, which now comes not only from the western part of France.

In Arte Veritas is growing. Therefore, to support its clientele and the increasingly sophisticated and high-quality artistic proposal, it is urgent to find both more space and to be able to expand into a larger catchment area. Consequently, two partnerships are established: one to expand visibility in Clisson, with an additional exhibition space of 160m2, and simultaneously, the Angers gallery is opened in another unique setting: 15th-century rehabilitated cellars, providing an additional surface area of 200m2 initially.

To continue the development and simultaneously expand in Angers while also strengthening the artistic direction by establishing relationships with internationally visible artists, the gallery’s largest client becomes a shareholder. It is also decided to cease operations in Clisson, focusing solely on the activities in Angers. The Angers gallery grows: the street-level commercial space is reclaimed, along with a portion of the available courtyard space, bringing the gallery to nearly 400m2.

The gallery in Angers now spans 600m2, with an associate from Angers, a significant client of the gallery, joining forces with In Arte Veritas to enable this expansion. Underground work has connected all the spaces, creating an artistic labyrinth with 10 areas covering all periods: contemporary art, of course, but also modern, ancient, and even antique works. The gallery is increasingly involved in off-site events through partnerships with businesses and investment banks.

The acquisition of the Alain Daudet gallery in Toulouse materializes after a year of work, providing increased visibility for the gallery’s artists, some of whom are now exclusively represented. This 250m2 gallery offers two platforms with different energies, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the universe that resonates with them the most, similar to the setup in Angers. Sales also continue to internationalize, reaching destinations such as Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, the United States, Mexico, England, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

The 10th anniversary year of the gallery also marks its physical internationalization, with the opening of the first gallery in Spain, in Valencia, a city known for its remarkable architectural beauty and design! Inaugurated on February 24, 2023, this new 250m2 space presents artworks in bright environments, where interior patios and high vaulted ceilings enhance the magnificence of the pieces! This expansion becomes an opportunity for In Arte Veritas to grow, not only in terms of media visibility (six television interviews and dozens of press articles in Spain, etc.) but also as In Arte Veritas Valencia is recognized among the eight Spanish galleries that are a must-visit!

New Off-site projects are gradually emerging, spurred by requests from several cities such as Narbonne (France), and the signing of about ten business contribution contracts with various partners. One never knows what life has in store: ideas abound, and happiness lies in being able to pursue them freely.