With Ocean Queen, Griet Van Malderen captures a rare moment in a photograph: a desert-born lioness choosing the sea as her territory, symbolizing resilience and adaptation. Created after five years of fieldwork with Namibian desert lions, this photograph was awarded in the “Animals in Their Environment” category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition, organized by the Natural History Museum in London.

Namibia, 2023
Archival pigment print on Diasec mat
Framed in a massive black wooden frame
ize: 125 × 175 cm (49.2 × 68.9 inch)

From post-war to modern art and from contemporary art to photography

Bridging masters and contemporary art

Founded in 2012 by Sandy and Paul Janssen, La Galerie Paul Janssen unfolds across three levels on the picturesque Rue de la Ponche, nestled in the historic old quarter of Saint-Tropez. A meeting place for established masters and emerging talents, the gallery offers a curated selection ranging from post-war and modern art to contemporary art and photography. Featured artists include Bernard Buffet, Pierre Alechinsky, Karel Appel, Takashi Murakami, and Philippe Geluck — creator of the iconic Le Chat — alongside a promising new generation, such as the gifted Isabelle Scheltjens. La Galerie Paul Janssen embodies a passion for art in all its forms, celebrating both legacy and discovery.