On October 11, 2001, Mica Troc opened its doors and offered a vitamin-rich selection of vintage, second-hand and antique goods. Twenty years ago, Galerie MICA was in its infancy. After studying cabinet making, sculpture and art history, Michaël Chéneau, the gallery's founder, began training in design, modern art and contemporary art in 2003. Galerie MICA was awakening. A few more years would be necessary to shape it and give it the guiding line that today makes it so unique.

Deeply marked by three years spent in southern Africa, inspired and encouraged by decisive encounters in France and abroad, Michaël Chéneau is now celebrating twenty years of research, innovation and involvement in the artistic and economic fabric of Brittany. Twenty years of fruitful collaborations that have led to the creation and publication of 120 objects. In three photos (from the period!) and a few key dates, discover the evolution of the gallery, from its modest beginnings to the largest international exhibitions, from its vintage objects to its creations acquired by major national institutions.

2001 : opening of Mica Troc, a store of deposit sale, second-hand goods and antiques
2003 : training in design, modern art and contemporary art. The store specializes in 20th century furniture.
2006 : the store becomes a gallery and proposes creations resulting from the collaboration of Breton designers and craftsmen
2007 : first exhibition of contemporary art and design at Galerie MICA
2011 : participation in the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) outside the walls. A creation is acquired by the Centre national des arts plastiques (CNAP).
2016 : participation in the London Design Festival
2018 : Galerie MICA becomes the sole representative in France of the Dutch designer Tejo Remy
2019 : Special Jury Prize at the PAD Paris. Membership in the Professional Committee of Art Galleries (CPGA)
2020 : two creations are acquired by the CNAP. One creation is acquired by the Mobilier National. Launch of the Traverse project, which aims to create bridges between contemporary creation and antique objects.

Text by Marielle Brie.

TWENTY YEARS ALREADY!