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About Julien
To Julien des Monstiers, each painting constitutes a whole, the different styles of which can be understood in their entirety, that ultimately gives them meaning. A holistic painting that cannot be reduced to the sum of its parts and that eludes any pre-established definition. From borrowed shapes and gestures, with no hierarchy, to the medium’s great stories but also to the history of its motifs, that of hunting scenes, floral decors or tapestry. A work painted on canvas or on wood, on the floor or on a wall, depending on its needs, in a constant back-and-forth motion. Imprints by transfer, as he has always done but also precise gestures, slow or swift, made with brushes of course, but also other miscellaneous tools. Everything is grasp-worthy for an artist who considers the chassis as a frame on which to built his own territory, made of borrowings and inventions. - Galerie Christophe Gaillard
“When you are an artist you are free. To keep this freedom to be strong, work hard and have a hight conscience of your own limits. I don’t mean working hard such as in business, but working hard being a pirate, someone who keeps doing things nobody cares about. Feeling satisfied, even for ten minutes, in front of the painting you have just done is the best reward.”
Education
2008 - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris - (Jean-Michel Alberola’s studio)
Awards
2022 - Prix de peinture - Fondation Simone & Cino del Duca - Académie des Beaux-Arts
2019 - Prix Pierre Cardin
2017 - Winner of the Mécènes du Sud price Prix Yishu8
2015 - Prix Marin
Why we like it
Julien is an institutionally renowned French artist, who has received repeated praise from curators, collectors, press and art foundations alike
His artwork has already been exhibited at major art fairs around the world, most recently at Paris+ and Art Basel Miami Beach
Julien has an elaborate technique, distinctive style and unique artistic language
Julien is currently represented by one of France’s leading contemporary art galleries
Julien has an established presence in Asia and a history of being collected by significant international collectors worldwide
Julien’s work is already part of leading global art collections, including the corporate collection of French bank: Société Générale
What others are saying
Harry Bellet, “Le pari réussi de la foire Paris+”, Le Monde, 2022
Mingyuan Dong, “Julien des Monstiers BÊTAVERSE — Interview”, Picture this Post, 2022
Diana Vernon, “Meet Parisian Artist: Julien des Monstiers”, Culture Trip, 2015
What is included
The value of the artwork (£15,600 incl. VAT)
Collection, crating, shipping & import duties (£3,870 incl. VAT)
Condition report and photography (£350 incl. VAT)
10% Admin fee to cover insurance and storage (£1,560 incl. VAT)
