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Laurence de Valmy

Laurence de Valmy


Laurence de Valmy repaints art history, combining physical and digital mediums, to bring a new light on famous artworks and artists and make the viewers ponder on our current society including the notion of fame, the place of women, or the role of social media. Inspired by the personal stories of artists, she plays with the notion of time to create anachronic paintings and videos based on the aesthetics of Instagram and TikTok.

In her POST paintings, she combines iconic artworks skillfully appropriated with imagined conversations on Instagram, historically accurate yet humorous. The TikTok Timeless are short videos, available as NFTs, sharing a moment in time in the life of these artists. By telling the stories behind these artworks, the artist leads us to consider them with a new eye and ponder on the central place of social media for artists. Her most recent NFT collection titled MOST FAMOUS VISUAL ARTISTS is a collection of 54 digital illustrations featuring 54 women artists from different centuries and continents, each represented by a flower, a traditional symbol of femininity in art.

Laurence de Valmy is French American and lives in San Diego, USA. Her work is represented by galleries based in New York, the UK, and France. She is an active member of Artcan.org, a nonprofit artist community. De Valmy’s artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally as well as shown in many private and public collections and she has received numerous awards and commissions.

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French American artist Laurence de Valmy is known for her distinctive style of repainting famous artworks by combining physical and digital mediums. Her artistic approach sheds new light on prominent art pieces and artists, and encourages viewers to reflect on current societal issues, such as the role of women, fame, and social media.

Drawing inspiration from the personal stories of renowned artists, Valmy employs the notion of time to create anachronistic paintings and videos that pay homage to the aesthetics of Instagram and TikTok. Among her notable works are the POST paintings, which exhibit skillfully appropriated iconic artworks accompanied by imagined Instagram conversations that are historically accurate yet humorous.

Valmy's unique artistic style and innovative approach have garnered critical acclaim and recognition in the art world. Her artworks seamlessly blend the past and present, inviting viewers to reflect on the ever-changing nature of society and the central role of art in shaping it.

Currently residing in San Diego, USA, de Valmy’s artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally as well as shown in many private and public collections. De Valmy has received numerous awards and commissions.
French American artist Laurence de Valmy is known for her distinctive style of repainting famous artworks by combining physical and digital mediums. Her artistic approach sheds new light on prominent art pieces and artists, and encourages viewers to reflect on current societal issues, such as the role of women, fame, and social media.

Drawing inspiration from the personal stories of renowned artists, Valmy employs the notion of time to create anachronistic paintings and videos that pay homage to the aesthetics of Instagram and TikTok. Among her notable works are the POST paintings, which exhibit skillfully appropriated iconic artworks accompanied by imagined Instagram conversations that are historically accurate yet humorous.

Valmy's unique artistic style and innovative approach have garnered critical acclaim and recognition in the art world. Her artworks seamlessly blend the past and present, inviting viewers to reflect on the ever-changing nature of society and the central role of art in shaping it.

Currently residing in San Diego, USA, de Valmy’s artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally as well as shown in many private and public collections. De Valmy has received numerous awards and commissions.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2019        POST, Michele Mariaud Gallery, NYC, curated by Michele Mariaud

SOLO, Azart Gallery & French Wink, NYC

2016        French Reflections, FIAF Montclair, NJ, curated by Marie-Catherine Glaser

Colors & Reflections, Chelsea, New York, NY, curated by Emilie Boix

2012        Colorful still life, Espace 75F, Paris, France

 

PUBLIC ART

2021        « Connected » Mural installation, Summit Public Art, Summit, NJ, USA

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2022        Winter exhibition, BobCat Gallery, curated by Catherine Sweet, London

Tiny but Fierce, BobCat Gallery, curated by Catherine Sweet, London

Urban Pop, Bountiful Davis Art Center, UT curated by Todd Marshall

Seeds of the mind, BobCat Gallery, London

Feminists connect, Charles Adam Studio Project, in Lubbock, Texas

Explore 01, Kroll x ArtCan, New York

Eye of the beholder, 508 King Gallery, London

Framing our Future, curated by Yeside Linney and Wilma Woolf, ArtCan Gallery

2021        Monumental, curated by Sergio Gomez, USA

A thousand words, London, juried by Gita Joshi

Flower Fever, Sorunda, Sweden, curated by Brandy Kraft

Int. Women's Day Pop UP Show 2021, 33 Contemporary,

Feminist connect, Les Femmes Folles, curated by Sally Brown & Leslie C. Sotomayor

Through her Eyes, Singulart, juried by Rania Elafifi & Marion Sailhen

Prelude, ArtCan, curated by Andrea C Morley & Sussi Hodel

Redis, online show, curated by Sergio Gomez, USA

Not so classics Classics, Range of Arts, Honfleur, France

Group Show 3, Shrine Gallery, New York, USA

2020        Christmas event, Singulart

The Watermill Center: Benefit Auction – Invitational

Art on a Postcard, London, curated by Gemma Peppe – Invitational

Cosmopolis, Azart Gallery, NYC curated by Latifa Metheny

USPS Art Project, Ely Center of Contemporary Art, New Haven, USA

To Beirut, Range of Arts, Honfleur, France

A Taste of Summer, Kahn Gallery, London curated by Geraldine Hassler

SolidArty, Sothebys Institute of London juried by Amira Gad and Emily Butler

Couleurs Intemporelles, Range of Arts, Honfleur, France

Concepts, CICA Museum, Seoul, South Korea

Group Show, Kahn Gallery, London curated by Geraldine Hassler

2019        Artsy Christmas, Range of Arts, Honfleur

Art on a Postcard, London, curated by Gemma Peppe - Invitational

Mana Open House, Mana Decentralized, Jersey City, NJ

Lost in Abstraction, Kahn Gallery, London curated by Geraldine Hassler

2018        Art on a Postcard Secret Auction, London, curated by Gemma Peppe

The BUNTE Art, Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Munich, curated by Mon Muellerschoen

Let's Connect, Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

Stranger than Fiction, BG Gallery, Santa Monica, curated by Om Bleicher

2017        Dialogue, AZART Gallery NY, New York, curated by Latifa Metheny

Wrap Around 13, ARENA at Suite 806, New York, NY, curated by Renée Riccardo

June Bug, Novado Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

Open Studio, ESKFF, Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ

2016        Bastille Day, FIAF, Montclair, NJ, curated by Marie-Catherine Glaser

Summer Show, Cedre Rouge Gallery, Paris area, France, curated by Norma Bessieres

Group Show, ArtSee, Basking Ridge, NJ, curated by Beth Murphy

French Wink Soho show, New York, NY, curated by Claire Obry

2005-15   Maya's Hope Gala, Ukrainian Institute of America, New York, NY, curated by Maya Rowencak

Members show, Center of Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ

Group Show, Espace 75 F, Paris, France, curated by Laurence de Valmy

Emerging Artists Auction, Richelieu Drouot, Paris, France, curated by KJ Crea

Biennale of Painters and Sculptors, Paris, France

Artist Fair, Garches, France

Biennale Artist Fair, St Nom la Breteche, France

Group show, Art Gallery of BHV/ Marais, Paris, France

Salon of Artists, Bois Colombes, France

Small Size Salon, Château de Bel Air, Truyes, France

 

FAIRS

2022        Affordable Art Fair Spring New York, Singulart Gallery

Art on Paper, New York, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Spring New York, Kahn Gallery

Art Up, Range of Arts, Lille, France

2021        SCOPE Miami, Kahn Gallery

Art on Paper, New York, Azart Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Hamburg, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Spring New York, Azart Gallery

Art Up, Range of Arts, Lille, France

Urvanity Art Fair, Kahn Gallery, Madrid

Affordable Art Fair Battersea, Kahn Gallery

2020        Kunst 20 Zürich, Kahn Gallery (cancelled)

Luxembourg Art Week, Kahn Gallery (cancelled)

Affordable Art Fair Spring New York, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Battersea, Kahn Gallery

Art Palm Springs, Azart Gallery

LA Art show, Kahn Gallery

2019        SCOPE Miami, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Hamburg, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Fall New York, Azart Gallery

Art Market + Design, Bridgehampton Museum, Michele Mariaud Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, Kahn Gallery

Art New York, Kahn Gallery

Art Market San Francisco, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Spring New York, Kahn Gallery

Art 14 C, Jersey City, Michele Mariaud Gallery

SCOPE New York, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Battersea, Range of Arts, London

Art Up, Range of Arts, Lille France

Art Palm Springs, Michele Mariaud Gallery

2018        Cocoon Bruxelles, Range of Arts

Affordable Art Fair Hamburg, Kahn Gallery

SOFA Chicago, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Battersea, Kahn Gallery, London

Affordable Art Fair New York, AZART Gallery

Market Art + Design, Bridgehampton Museum, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, Kahn Gallery

Affordable Art Fair London, Kahn Gallery

Art New York, Kahn Gallery

Moniker New York, AZART Gallery

SCOPE New York, AZART Gallery

Art Wynwood, AZART Gallery, Miami

LA Art Show, BG Gallery

2017        SCOPE Miami, AZART Gallery


RESIDENCIES, HONORS and AWARDS

2021        Artist of the week, MiamiArtWeek.org

Art Students Week, Jury

2020        St Petersburg Art Residency #VirtualSPAR

2019        Guest Artist Museum Week, Michele Mariaud Gallery, NYC

2017        Residency Fellowship Award, ESKFF at Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ

2016        Fall Price, Connection Magazine, NJ

2012        Mention, Biennale of Painters and Sculptors of the XVe, Paris, France

2005        Mention, Prix de l'Ebouillanté, Paris, France,

2004        First Prize, Watercolor competition BHV, Paris, France

               

LECTURES / PANELS

2023        NFT and Feminism, Santa Monica Art Museum, CA

2022        Niki de St Phalle, Alliance Française, San Diego CA

2020        Art Girl Rising, Women of Culture NYC

2019        Solo show, Michele Mariaud Gallery, NYC

2017        Realism: From France to America, ArtSee, NJ

2016        Realism: From France to America, Alliance Française, Doleystown, PA

2016        Solo show French Reflections, FIAF, Montclair, NJ

2016        Spotlight, Arts by the People, Morristown, NJ

 

CATALOGUES

Eye of the Beholder, ArtCan, London

To Beirut, Range of Arts, Honfleur, France

CONCEPTS 2020, CICA Museum, Korea (June 2020)

Couleurs Intemporelles, Range of Arts, France (June 2020)

BUNTE ART, The Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Munich (June 2018)

Biennale of Painters and Sculptors, Paris, France (November 2012)

 

COLLECTIONS

CICA Museum (Korea)

Eilleen Kaminski Family Foundation (USA)

Hubert Burda Collection (Germany)

Musee du Sourire (France)

Vinik Family (USA)

COLLABORATIONS

2022        Limited-edition Mug with Art Girl Rising, in support of women artists awareness

2020        Limited-edition Tee-Shirt with Art Girl Rising, in support of women artists awareness

2020        USPS Art Project with Agathe Bouton

TV

2020        Feature on HBO The Undoing Episode 4 starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant and Noma Dumezweni

2019        Actu France USA: Evenements a ne pas manquer: l'Affordable Art Fair, USA 21 TV, (March 30)

2017        Interview by Grégory Durieu for Miami Art Week, Floride TV (Dec 6th)