Contemporary art gallery & French artists in Santa Barbara

Experience SEIMANDI & LEPRIEUR, a contemporary art gallery in Santa Barbara presenting French and international artists, including unique works by Ricardo Ozier-Lafontaine.

Located just steps from State Street and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA), the gallery occupies a beautifully restored space defined by light, balance, and quiet elegance. It presents curated exhibitions and original paintings for sale, offering collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover contemporary artworks that invite reflection and reveal new perspectives.

Currently on view, Shapes of Surrealism brings together six contemporary artists who explore automatic drawing, illusionistic imagery, and imagined vegetal worlds, shifting inner landscapes where reality softly slips out of focus. Through its rigorous curatorial vision and careful attention to presentation, the gallery has quickly distinguished itself as a vibrant destination in Santa Barbara’s art scene.​