Episode #3: How to Create a Design Gallery in Luxembourg with Françoise Kuth

In this episode, Françoise Kuth, founder of Galerie Liberté in Luxembourg, shares how she transitioned from law to design and created one of the country’s first spaces dedicated to contemporary and collectible design.

After a successful career in law, Françoise decided to reinvent herself through design. She explains how she launched Galerie Liberté and what it really takes to create a design gallery in Luxembourg — from finding the right location and curating designers to building a sustainable business model.

This conversation covers the daily realities of gallery management, sourcing collectible pieces, and working with contemporary designers. Françoise also shares advice for investing in design and creating a meaningful interior through craftsmanship and quality.

Topics Covered

• Career change: from law to design

• Building and positioning Galerie Liberté in Luxembourg

• Sourcing and collaborating with designers

• The business model of a contemporary design gallery

• Collectible design, craftsmanship, and sustainability

• Tips for your first design investment

Chapters

• 0:00 — Introduction & Françoise’s background

• 1:04 — Founding Galerie Liberté

• 6:37 — From idea to launch: sourcing and communication

• 13:01 — How a design gallery works

• 18:24 — Design vs. art: what makes a piece collectible

• 33:36 — Investing in design: value and transmission

• 38:27 — Practical buying advice and visiting the gallery

Watch this Episode If You Want to Understand

• What it takes to create a design gallery from scratch

• The difference between design, art, and collectible pieces

• Why craftsmanship and local production matter

• How to choose your first design piece that lasts

👉 See Also

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• Our other podcast episodes

• Watch next our previous episode: Episode #2 – Renovating a House in Luxembourg with Agrandir

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