Galerie Hioco
Christophe Hioco has always been, above all, a passionate collector since his youth. His fascination with Asian art began more than twenty-five years ago, when he had the opportunity to live in Asia—first in Tokyo for three years, and then in Singapore.
In 2003, after thirty years as Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, he decided to dedicate himself fully to his passion and turn to the field of antiquities, first in London and later in Paris.
The selection criteria of Galerie Hioco are as demanding as those of the world’s leading museums, with particular attention paid to originality, quality, provenance, and authenticity. Christophe Hioco regularly seeks the advice of renowned independent experts in their fields and systematically employs the most advanced scientific methods to confirm the authenticity and integrity of the works presented.
More recently, Christophe Hioco and his son, Gildas, have developed a collection of contemporary Japanese ceramics, featuring sculptural works by artists already represented in major museums. Most of these artists enjoy excellent international visibility, both in museum collections and through significant exhibitions. Since 2010, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has dedicated several exhibitions to contemporary Japanese ceramics. In this context, Galerie Hioco strives to present a selection of artists with diverse profiles and practices, all representative of the vitality of contemporary Japanese ceramics.