Paris, Puces.

Paris, Puces.

Puces Portrait: Damien Vannienwenhove

A portrait of a second-hand dealer specializing in painting, guided by instinct and passion.

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May 22, 2026
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Portrait of Damien Vannienwenhove by Toby Glanville

This interview is excerpted from The Paris Flea Market (Prestel, 2024), described the New York Times as “a celebration of the culture, history and oddball treasures of the market”.

A second-hand dealer whose stand occupies a prime position at the entrance to the Marché Vernaison, Damien Vannienwenhove continues a family history at the Puces, taking over a space first run by his father, himself a dealer.

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