"I look for a sense of humanity and excellence in the artists I am drawn to; I look for a story and a technique that I could imagine as part of a home where people are first and foremost interested in art that inspires them and creates and overall a sense of well-being,” Grelier explains.

Our wish is for people to experience more art, and to do so in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Emmanuelle G. Contemporary was created in 2017 with the goal of curating an accessible, dynamic collection of artworks from talented French and international artists who we sincerely believe in, and who we actively engage with. 

Always with an open approach, our goal is to showcase our artists' visions and give them a strong presence in the art world. We foster this dynamic by also working in various cities, via art fairs and special collaborations.

Born and raised in France, Emmanuelle Grelier first worked in fashion in Paris, London and New York; but in the wake of some life changes she changed her professional path. Her passion for contemporary art—born out of years spent at auction’s houses, museums and galleries—led her to where she is today. Emmanuelle started by working for a leading gallery in New York City before launching Emmanuelle G. Contemporary Art.

Maria Antonieta Domingues Leininger was raised in São Paulo, Brazil. She holds a Baccalauréat B in Economics from the University of Poitiers, France, and a Bachelor 's degree in Economics from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado  (FAAP) in São Paulo.

Maria combines her business acumen with a deep passion for art. She began studying and working in the art market —first as an advisor and later as a certified appraiser receiving her certification from Christie’s in 2014. She is a member of the Appraisers Association of America and specializes in Modern and Contemporary art from Latin America and the U.S. 

Maria began working for Emmanuelle G. Contemporary as an art advisor and gallery representative for Texas operations in 2023. 

Estelle Godard

Gallery Associate 

estelle@emmanuelleg.com

Born and raised in New York City, Estelle Godard was born to French immigrant parents who instilled in her a strong love for her culture. She received her BA in Art History, coupled with a minor in French Literature from Hunter College. Her passion for the visual art form and curation fuel her forward in the contemporary art world. Estelle has been part of the Emmanuelle G. Contemporary team since 2023.