Joseph Allen Shea is a gallerist and art dealer based in Paris, France.Formerly a curator, publisher and writer, without distinguishing between these creative activities he approaches his different work as a singular output.He is the founder of Galerie Allen, Paris; Gallery A.S., Sydney and Izrock Pressings.He has presented over 250 exhibitions in galleries and institutions globally. His current focus is representing the works of international artists in his gallery in Paris and in collaboration with museums, art centres and galleries internationally.As an independent curator he mounted the lauded group shows ‘Batteries Not Included’ in 2009 at The Australian Centre for Photography and in 2010, ‘Disorder Disorder – Ulterior Motives in Contemporary Art’ focusing on subcultural artforms illuminating the artistic worlds of sub and popular cultures at Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest. In 2011, Allen Shea curated '1.85 Million - Art Peripheries' at Campbelltown Arts Centre, focusing on artists working on the periphery. And in 2012 In Synthesis: Female Art Collectives and Collaborators focusing on kinetic and performative artworks.He has curated and produced art projects in the public domain and developed art policies for various businesses and brands.