Unglee

Unglee rose to fame in the late 1970s for his experimental films and in the 1980s for his photographs.

Biography of Unglee

Unglee was born in 1954 in Vallenay, France. He burst onto the scene in the late 1970s with his experimental films, created in France and abroad. The 1980s saw a shift in his focus, as he became known for his captivating photographs of tulips.

By the 1990s, Unglee began a parallel artistic pursuit, intervening in art publications like Art Press, Art Présence, Technikart, and the Revue d'Esthétique. Here, he published his intriguing "Disparitions" - fictional obituaries that weaved his life story with his enduring passion for tulips.

From 2000 to 2005, Unglee embarked on a video series exploring the theme of love declarations. These works found international acclaim, touring from France and Germany to Italy and even South Africa.

In 2010, he presented "Unglee-Puzzle," a monograph that chronicled his life and artistic journey.

In 2012, the CNAP awarded Unglee a research grant for his "Tulipe Bleue - Immaterial Sculpture" project.

2015 proved to be a triumphant year for Unglee. The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris honored him by acquiring his entire film collection and hosting a special evening dedicated to his work in December. Coinciding with this recognition, his "Tulipe Bleue - Immaterial Sculpture" project was presented at the Galerie Christophe Gaillard.

Maintaining his artistic stride, Unglee took part in the 2016 exhibition "Les années 80 Insoutenable légèreté" at the Centre Pompidou.