The artist Eleonora and her father, collector Pier Franco Grosso, pictured with The Power of Goodbye, 2026
LUX recently gathered a small group of friends in Paris for an informal lunch salon celebrating the work of artist Eleonora Grosso.
The lunch took place in the Le Marta room at Fouquet’s, the storied brasserie on the Champs-Élysées that has drawn artists, writers and filmmakers since 1899, and Barrière group hotel as of 2006. Grosso’s works were on display in the room, so guests could see them up close and talk about them over the course of the afternoon.
Grosso comes from a family steeped in art: she is the daughter of the major collector Pierre Franco Grosso. Her practice stands on its own terms, and the lunch was a chance to look closely at the work and to hear about it from the artist herself.
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The room itself was a pleasure to be in. Le Marta has all the warmth and polish for which Fouquet’s is known, with a rich, detailed interior and the soft light of a Parisian afternoon. It felt intimate without ever feeling small, a space with a sense of occasion that didn’t tip into formality. It made a beautiful backdrop for Grosso’s work, which sat comfortably within it, and gave the whole gathering the feeling of a private Paris salon of another era.
In keeping with the spirit of a salon, the gathering was relaxed, with great conversation. Guests enjoyed an excellent standing lunch, and the format suited the occasion well. Rather than being fixed to a seat at a table, people moved freely around the room, pausing in front of one work and then another and joining different conversations as they went. Some lingered with the artist to talk about a particular piece, while others caught up with old acquaintances or met new ones.
One of Eleonora Grosso’s works on display, I am what I am, 2026
The talk moved easily between the works on the walls and the wider worlds of art, collecting and Paris itself. As the afternoon went on, the room settled into the kind of easy, lively atmosphere that a good salon depends on. It was an afternoon of good company and good food, with the art at the centre.
