A Lebanese Franco, Samia Saouma is a partner in her husband’s gallery, Max Hetzler, where she heads the Paris office.

What is your autumn bag and how are you wearing it?

I love my Martin bag in pink shearling. I wear it crossbody.

D’ESTRËE in 3 words ?

Edgy, chic and unique.

Of all the artist names at D’ESTRËE, what is your favorite ?

Joan! Because I think it is for Joan Mitchell, a female painter whose popular recognition only came after her death. She is one of the most important figures of abstract art in the 20th century.

An exhibition to advise ?

I would have to say Giulia Andreani’s show at the Max Hetlzer gallery. She is a young figurative painter, italian living in Paris.