From 20 to 25 October 2026 OFFSCREEN took place in the Chapel of Saint-Louis-de-la-Salpêtrière in Paris for a fifth edition dedicated to the image in all its forms. Lombard Odier has been a partner of the event ever since it was established and supports this artistic and entrepreneurial adventure, which invites us to rethink the world we live in, directly echoing our mantra of rethink everything®. Between visual experimentation, dialogue with the works and reflections on passing wealth on, this new edition focuses on the strong links which unite creation, wealth and generations.
Five editions that have reinvented our relationship with the image
Since its beginning in 2022, OFFSCREEN has successfully created a unique place in the artistic landscape of Paris. A cross between a contemporary art salon and a curated exhibition, the event brings together avant garde artists (past and contemporary) seeking to explore the boundaries of photography, video, cinema and art installation.
Established by artistic director Julien Frydman, OFFSCREEN was built around a very strong ambition from its beginnings: to suggest a different way of discovering and appreciating works by focusing on their dialogue with the setting and the visitors.
Julien Frydman, Edouard de Saint Pierre and Ludovic Regard share their perspectives on art, its place in wealth and heritage, and what is passed down beyond the artworks themselves:
For its fifth edition, organised from 20 to 25 October 2026, the event was held for the second consecutive year in the Chapel of Saint-Louis-de-la-Salpêtrière, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. In this imposing location the works of around thirty international artists mapped out a path where contemporary experimentation meets major figures from art history.
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OFFSCREEN has clearly grown over the past five years, while at the same time keeping alive the spirit that drove its beginnings: "We have learned what our public wants to see: works still to be discovered, great classics, and above all an interaction with the spirit of the location", explains Julien Frydman. This approach, based on the complementary values of discovery and curiosity, ensures that OFFSCREEN is a meeting point where visitors, knowledgeable collectors and art lovers are invited to question how they perceive the world around them.
OFFSCREEN is a meeting point where visitors, knowledgeable collectors and art lovers are invited to question how they perceive the world around them
The Chapel of Saint Louis, a setting where works of art engage in dialogue
With its 17th century architecture, majestic proportions and changing light, the Chapel of Saint-Louis-de-la-Salpêtrière is more than just a backdrop: it reworks the artistic experience itself.
This year Ana Mendieta (1948-1985), a major figure in contemporary art, was the guest of honour. Six of her films were shown in the choir of the chapel, bringing her work on the body, nature and memory into dialogue with the historical and spiritual dimension of the location.
Other installations enriched this encounter between eras: Geomania by Steina Vasulka, a pioneer of video art, spread out twenty-one monitors in a monumental composition, while the works of Andrea Geyer and Daria Koltsova each questioned in their own way the connections between image, history and memory. For Julien Frydman, the challenge is to find the right relationship between the works and their environment: "We always try to preserve, to find the right place for the right work and to foster the dialogue that will take place between different works. So it actually looks more like an exhibition, even though the works are for sale".
This relationship can also give rise to unexpected discoveries. The artistic director describes how the changing natural light of the chapel can reveal unsuspected parallels between the details of an old painting and a contemporary work installed nearby. In a world saturated with images, OFFSCREEN promotes an experience based on paying attention and giving time to works: "It is important to take time before moving from one emotion to the next, so you can avoid 'zapping'. That's the big difference between looking at works on a screen and seeing them in real life", stresses Julien Frydman.
Lombard Odier has been supporting OFFSCREEN since its first edition in 2022. A commitment which reflects the Firm’s willingness to back independent initiatives spearheaded by entrepreneurs who question conventional approaches
Lombard Odier and OFFSCREEN: a partnership based on entrepreneurial spirit and dialogue
Lombard Odier has been supporting OFFSCREEN since its first edition in 2022. A commitment which reflects the Firm’s willingness to back independent initiatives spearheaded by entrepreneurs who question conventional approaches. For Edouard de Saint Pierre, Senior Manager at Lombard Odier in France, the relevance of this collaboration is due as much to the approach adopted by its founder as by the experience offered to visitors: "It is an entrepreneurial adventure led by Julien Frydman which continues to develop, but it is also, and above all, a magic that continues to work", he stresses.
“With OFFSCREEN, Julien Frydman has dared to rethink the traditional conventions of contemporary art, creating an experience in which the works, the setting and visitors truly engage in dialogue. This entrepreneurial boldness and willingness to challenge established conventions resonate deeply with Lombard Odier’s identity and directly echo our rethink everything® philosophy: questioning conventions to open up new perspectives and rethink the world around us,” emphasises Fabio Mancone, Partner and Chief Branding Officer at Lombard Odier.
With OFFSCREEN, Julien Frydman has dared to rethink the traditional conventions of contemporary art, creating an experience in which the works, the setting and visitors truly engage in dialogue
The partnership also makes it possible to bring universes closer together by creating opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, collectors and families to talk to each other. At a press briefing organised in the chapel shops on 19 October, Ludovic Regard, Head of Assets Consolidation & Custom Wealth Reporting at Lombard Odier, and Fabio Mancone, Partner and Chief Branding Officer at Lombard Odier, joined with Edouard de Saint Pierre and Julien Frydman to highlight this desire to bring different perspectives together and use art as a starting point for broader conversations. A private visit guided by Julien Frydman that same evening extended these discussions and allowed guests to discover the works as perceived by the artistic director.
For Edouard de Saint Pierre, this relationship dimension is essential: "What clients ultimately expect from our Firm is a dialogue. That's why we fully identify with the OFFSCREEN initiative and programming, because they offer a different way of looking at the challenges of our times."
When an art collection becomes an element of family wealth
Beyond the artistic experience, the event is also an opportunity to reflect on the place of art in wealth management. A work might be acquired out of passion, following an encounter, or as part of an investment process; but as an art collection is built up, it becomes a set of assets with a value that goes beyond the financial dimension alone. For Ludovic Regard, it is crucial for these acquisitions to fit into an integrated vision of wealth: "In my view, an art collection must be looked at as a fully-fledged element of wealth as a whole right from the acquisition of the very first work", he states. As soon as liquid assets are spent acquiring a work of art, the investment must be taken into account to ensure a full understanding of overall wealth.
As an art collection is built up, it becomes a set of assets with a value that goes beyond the financial dimension alone
Nevertheless, art has characteristics which distinguish it from traditional financial assets: first, valuation, which can vary greatly depending on the benchmark used (market value, insurance value or replacement value); second, liquidity, which is often limited. These two essential points must be taken into consideration in a comprehensive wealth analysis. Thanks to its expertise in asset consolidation and client-specific wealth reporting, Lombard Odier is able to assist clients in this process by bringing together the different elements of their wealth – be it financial assets, real estate, private ownership interests or art collections – to provide a comprehensive overview and make it easier to take decisions. An approach which is based in particular on a detailed knowledge of the works: their value, origin, provenance, location and history.
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Preserving the history of works to make it easier to pass them on
Putting together a collection also raises a question which goes beyond just valuation: how can its history be preserved and made meaningful for future generations?
As acquisitions are made, a collector accumulates knowledge which is often quite personal: the circumstances of an encounter with an artist, the reasons for choosing a work, its history or even its importance in the family narrative. Unless it is documented meticulously, some of this information can disappear. "Documentation is key. Without documentation we cannot trace either origin or provenance", Ludovic Regard reiterates. This process assumes particular importance when preparing to pass assets on: heirs do not always have the same taste, the same knowledge or the same plans as the previous generation. Anticipating how they relate to the collection makes it possible to start a dialogue on the choices to be made, be they conservation, reorganisation or bequest.
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Ludovic Regard insists on this continuity between the initial decision and future generations: "Most often, an investment in art is prompted by an emotional or strategic decision, and this means it has to be documented, explained and passed on to the heirs." For families, including works of art in a consolidated vision of wealth helps preserve their history, while also making it easier to manage them and pass them on.
For families, including works of art in a consolidated vision of wealth helps preserve their history, while also making it easier to manage them and pass them on
Art, an opportunity to sit back and think for the long term
Throughout this fifth edition, OFFSCREEN reminds us that art can open up perspectives that go far beyond simply looking at the works. By bringing different generations of artists together, fostering dialogue between different eras and inviting visitors to look and slow down, the event offers a different way of comprehending the changes the world is undergoing. For Lombard Odier, this approach resonates particularly in the support given to entrepreneurs and families, because passing on works of art implies preserving a heritage, while at the same time granting the next generations the freedom to build their own future.
In a fragmented world, art provides a valuable opportunity to open yourself up to new perspectives. As Edouard de Saint Pierre stresses, it’s an opportunity to "take time out, take a deep breath and enter into a dialogue with artists putting forward different perspectives, values, humanity". Beyond the works, an understanding of passing on emerges; one of handing knowledge, emotions and values down through the generations. For five years the partnership between Lombard Odier and OFFSCREEN has been part of this shared ambition: to encourage curiosity, nourish dialogue and cultivate the ability to rethink the world around us.
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