Iconicity, an exhibition paying tribute to timeless icons

« Iconicity », an exhibition paying tribute to timeless icons through a subtle confrontation between the elegant and colorful illustrations of the French artist Marc-Antoine Coulon and the photographs of the icons of pop culture by Thierry le Gouès, Bert Stern, Gilles Bensimon, Philippe Robert, Michel Haddi, Dominique Tarlé…

Illustrations by Marc-Antoine Coulon

Marc-Antoine Coulon has been a key figure in the resurgence of contemporary illustration. To the point that he has now become a reference in the fashion world. Indeed, his work, halfway between René Gruau and Antonio Lopez, has won over magazines such as Vogue, Madame Figaro and Vanity Fair – to name just a few. He has the ability to magnify everything he embarks on, and has made «glamour» his watchword. He is now recognized as the greatest fashion illustrator, with a glamorous and timeless style, strong, precise and sensitive, even sometimes impudent. He is able to capture a look or an attitude to sublimate it, most often with a black, thick or shaded line that emphasizes the silhouette, combined with his ingenious combinations of watercolor colors that give his creations depth and softness, affirming a recognizable and unique style.

The photographs of icons

The notion of celebrity is intrinsically linked to the dissemination of the image of the person concerned. A kind of photojournalism, the star photography – which in some cases would later become icons – emerged at the beginning of the 20th century and was then the only link that existed between the public and their current stars. Whether they spent hours in the studio with their subjects or stole images from a street corner, these photographers managed to intrude into the intimacy of the greatest celebrities and thus capture their essence… The result? Photos that allow us to better understand these icons – and to better idolize them. Thus, Icônité brings together the photographs of Thierry le Gouès, Bert Stern, Gilles Bensimon, Philippe Robert, Michel Haddi, and Dominique Tarlé, which will immerse you in a universe filled with legends.