The season opens with renewed momentum for
Printemps Asiatique Paris

After four years marked by an ambitious and successful revival, Christophe Hioco has chosen to pass the torch.

A passionate collector since his youth, shaped by his years in Tokyo and Singapore with JP Morgan, and later an antiques dealer between London and Paris, he has always placed rigor and passion at the heart of his path. In 2003, after thirty years in finance, he devoted himself fully to Asian art with the conviction of a collector turned dealer.

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When he assumed the presidency of Printemps Asiatique Paris, it was a bold gamble: to relaunch an event with very limited means, yet with the conviction that Paris had to reclaim its rightful place. He summed it up :​

 

💬 “My ambition was never the title, but the action. To relaunch Printemps Asiatique, to give it new breath, and to prepare a team capable of carrying the adventure forward.”

 

This vision took shape at the Pagoda, a mythical landmark of the 8th arrondissement.

 

Born in the Plaine Monceau district, he had often gazed as a child at this singular and enigmatic architecture, never imagining it would one day become the setting for his ambitious project.​

Through his bold initiative and the decisive commitment of its owner, Jacqueline Von Hammerstein-Loxten, the Pagoda has been restored to its essence: the original vision of C. T. Loo, as a place devoted to the exhibition of Asian art.

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Defending as well the essential role of Parisian galleries, he underscored that they are the beating heart of the event. Through their passionate commitment, they bring Asian art to life in the capital and demonstrate that Printemps Asiatique Paris draws its strength as much from its Parisian roots as from its international outlook.

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Under his leadership, Printemps Asiatique Paris established itself as a unique meeting place, bringing together museums, collectors, dealers, auction houses and the public, with the ambition of offering a cultural program devoted to knowledge, exchange, and discovery.

A gamble embraced with brilliance, marking a true turning point in the history of the event and in the international reach of Asian art in Paris.

For eight years, Camille de Foresta has served on the Board of Printemps Asiatique Paris. At the forefront of many partnerships with leading museum institutions, she has helped establish the event as a recognized and legitimate voice within the cultural and heritage landscape. Her election as President on September 25 formally acknowledges this role and opens a new chapter in the reach of Printemps Asiatique Paris.

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Vice Chairwoman of Christie’s France and auctioneer, she has established herself as an influential figure in the art market. Born in Aix-en-Provence, into a family shaped by both Asian heritage and a passion for beautiful objects, she quickly forged a singular path. At just twenty-four, she qualified as an auctioneer, the youngest ever to wield the gavel in France.

 

From world records to remarkable discoveries, she has established herself as a key and resolutely modern figure in the art market, combining intuition, rigor, and energy.

 

Elected unanimously, the new President expressed her intention to pursue continuity while opening new horizons.​

 

💬 “My presidency will be a collegial one. Together, we have reached a remarkable standard: we must preserve it, strengthen it, and open it further to the international stage. Each of us is an expert in our own field. It is in the complementarity of our perspectives that lies the strength of our team, and the future of Printemps Asiatique.”​

 

Four major priorities will guide her mandate:

• Preserving the excellence and authenticity of the event, the foundation of its credibility and recognition.

• Strengthening international openness, in closer collaboration with Asian collectors and institutions.

• Highlighting Asian collections across France.

• Expanding the cultural influence of Printemps Asiatique Paris, with the creation of an Advisory Board bringing together leading international personalities from the art and cultural spheres.