About
Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte is a Canadian-Italian architect, curator, and cultural strategist known for his innovative approach to contemporary art and design. His work explores the intersection of craftsmanship, architecture, and storytelling, redefining how design engages with space and culture.
As co-founder of NOMAD, Nicolas has created a groundbreaking traveling showcase for collectible design and contemporary art, bringing together top galleries, collectors, and brands in iconic locations such as Monaco, Capri, St. Moritz, Cannes, and Venice. Since 2016, NOMAD has partnered with leading names like Gucci, Dior, Loro Piana, Bulgari, Christie's, and Jaguar, offering a unique alternative to traditional art fairs.
He is also the founder of Carwan Gallery, the first contemporary collectible design platform in the Near East (Beirut & Athens), and has curated over 65 exhibitions for major museums, galleries, and institutions worldwide. From 2018 to 2021, he served as art director at Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan’s historic bronze foundry, collaborating with renowned designers such as Katie Stout, Anton Alvarez, and Robert Stadler.
His projects extend beyond galleries, with cultural initiatives like "Interlude Rwanda" (2023) and "Carthagisme" (2024), where he has developed ambitious site-specific installations that celebrate local craftsmanship and architecture.
Through NOMAD and his curatorial work, Nicolas continues to push boundaries, creating immersive experiences that blend art, design, and place, while fostering global dialogues in contemporary culture.
As co-founder of NOMAD, Nicolas has created a groundbreaking traveling showcase for collectible design and contemporary art, bringing together top galleries, collectors, and brands in iconic locations such as Monaco, Capri, St. Moritz, Cannes, and Venice. Since 2016, NOMAD has partnered with leading names like Gucci, Dior, Loro Piana, Bulgari, Christie's, and Jaguar, offering a unique alternative to traditional art fairs.
He is also the founder of Carwan Gallery, the first contemporary collectible design platform in the Near East (Beirut & Athens), and has curated over 65 exhibitions for major museums, galleries, and institutions worldwide. From 2018 to 2021, he served as art director at Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan’s historic bronze foundry, collaborating with renowned designers such as Katie Stout, Anton Alvarez, and Robert Stadler.
His projects extend beyond galleries, with cultural initiatives like "Interlude Rwanda" (2023) and "Carthagisme" (2024), where he has developed ambitious site-specific installations that celebrate local craftsmanship and architecture.
Through NOMAD and his curatorial work, Nicolas continues to push boundaries, creating immersive experiences that blend art, design, and place, while fostering global dialogues in contemporary culture.