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Thierry

Thierry Esther, a talented artist hailing from the island of La Réunion, can be considered the French equivalent of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Similar to the American artist, Thierry experienced a tumultuous childhood when his family relocated to France when he was just 8 years old. It was during the landing of a Boeing on the Orly tarmac that he set foot on French soil for the first time. His mother, Valentine, a fashion designer in La Réunion, had to change careers, as continuing her role as a designer was impossible. However, she quickly realized that her son Thierry had a creative gift and encouraged him to explore his artistic potential by taking him to visit museums, exhibitions, and art galleries.

Thierry has created several impactful series of artworks that have captivated the public and sparked reflection. His first series, titled "Art Propre," demonstrates how he uses household products to build and deconstruct works of art. He has also created a series on the famous opera singer Maria Callas, titled "Painting, Music, and Dust."

The latest series focuses on Japan, reflecting his perception of this ancient yet modern country, through cherry blossoms and the impact of nuclear energy. This exhibition was initially scheduled for 2020, but unfortunately, the pandemic postponed it to 2023.

His upcoming artistic project, titled "Destruction & Reconstruction of Self," will reveal the process by which the artist, having deconstructed his being, attempts to rebuild it through his art. This series will highlight the beauty of his journey of reconstruction after two years of destroying his life.

Like Basquiat, although Thierry is often misunderstood by the art world, he nevertheless has a dedicated following that follows him in his creative adventures. His provocative works stimulate thought and discussion, testifying to the depth of his talent as an artist. Both artists share a unique and original vision of art and a capacity to explore controversial subjects with a provocative approach.