The gallery was founded in 1966 by Daniel Templon, who was then only 21.
The gallery first opened rue Bonaparte, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, before moving in 1972 to its current location, rue Beaubourg, in the Marais, close to the Pompidou Center, which opened in 1977.
Over the years, many artists now part of art history have exhibited with the gallery. Today the gallery represents a group of international artists. The program promotes a dialogue between generations: established artists, international mid-career artists, and the experiences of younger artists.