Sylvie Patry has been the artistic director at Mennour Paris for two years. Committed to developing the gallery's philanthropic, educational, and scientific activities, she initiated the "Mennour Institute," which notably houses support programs for young artists and researchers, as well as initiatives aimed at young audiences.

As a Chief Curator of Heritage, she previously held responsibilities in major museum institutions in France, particularly at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, and in the United States, where she was Deputy Director of the Barnes Foundation (Philadelphia).

She has curated international exhibitions dedicated to Impressionism while also being keen to collaborate with contemporary creators.