The gallery was  founded in 1966 by Daniel Templon, who was then only 21. 

The gallery also provides curatorial expertise and assistance in the mounting of exhibitions by its artists in museums or international exhibitions. Many of its artists have participated in international exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale, Documenta, the Whitney Biennale , etc. 

Galerie Templon is involved in the production of its artists and is committed to a strong editorial policy with the publication of exhibition catalogues.

The gallery has three spaces: two exhibition spaces in Paris (rue Beaubourg and Impasse Beaubourg) and one in Brussels, Belgium.

In addition, the gallery participates in art fairs worldwide, including FIAC since 1974 and ART BASEL since 1978.

Galerie Templon's history has been subject of a book by historian Julie Verlaine "Daniel Templon: a History of Contemporary Art" published by Flammarion.

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