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Philippe Cuny is a French designer, born in 1961.
He lives and works in Paris in the "Marais" district.


Philippe Cuny starts expressing his creative ability in 1984 through graphic art.
That year, he releases “Tokito de Tokitoland” (Tokito of Tokitoland), an ink and gouache portfolio. Although uncompleted, the portfolio generates a vivid interest from Gildas Boisoriaux, who issues a limited edition of two-colors serigraphs of what he feels is the most compelling piece of artwork.
The print features a circle of numerous identical characters evolving in a black and white world, who only feed on coffee and whose purpose is to look for a world of colors.



      





In 1985, passionate about all forms of abstract art, Philippe creates a series of paintings whose theme revolve around lit geometric shapes.




His work leads Philippe to a more minimalist approach to geometry and light, and he decides to apply his recent realization to pieces of furniture and light fixtures whose bare contours already reveal a clear evolution.
In 1988, Hermann Miller invites him to join the famous Designer’s Saturday group exhibit that takes place in front of the famed Eiffel Tower.
    








As the 90’s New Age movement took over the 80’s Cold Wave, Philippe aims at a more subtle and personal creative process that he refers to as the “Mouvement Libre” (Free Faction).




    





This new approach – which parts with the standards of design – leads Philippe to uncovering more subliminal organic forms as one with the idea of creation and finds his expression through the crafting of lamps as unique art pieces or in limited editions.
The 'Lyre' model as well as the 'Boomerang' model are both made in limited quantities of 8, each of which is numbered.



 





The lamp 'Lyre' has become a truly iconic object created by Philippe Cuny.
Following its initial success, it was soon decided to manufacture a smaller version for a wider market. This version was presented at the Paris gallery 'En attendant les barbares' in September 1992 with the support of Frederic de Luca. Since then, Philippe's lamps have been selling in 35 countries across the world.
For some time, and in order to better control the integrity of his work, Philippe Cuny decides to supply his production himself.

    




Philippe Cuny’s creations have been featured in numerous movies, such as “Kika” of the famed Pedro Almodovar, “Jet Set” of Fabrien Onteniente, “La Verite si je mens 2” – the French comic blockbuster by Thomas Gilou – and “Rire et Chatiment” of Isabelle Doval, to name a few. They have, of course, been shown in a large number of international magazines and publications :


     

 

An increasing demand from publishers leads Philippe Cuny to release a limited amount of objects made of plaster, resin or silver plated metal. In fact, Philippe works with Thomas Marko and Associates, based in Paris, on a regular basis.


    








In 2000, Philippe Cuny’s career takes an important turn, as he decides to put the lamp creation on hold, and concentrate on sculpture as his primary art form. His approach to sculpture still lays, however, on his personal interest and research of organic forms.

  
 

 

 


This year is another exciting turning point, with an original issuing of the "Lyre", "Grande Lyre", "Boomerang" and "Rythme" models in new vibrant textures.

 

 

 

 

Philippe Cuny's creations are registered with the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) in Paris, and the World Organisation of Intellectual Property (OMPI) in Geneva.

Documentation about Philippe Cuny's last creations are available on request.


 

 



Philippe CUNY
22 Rue du Temple
75004 PARIS
Phone : 06 81 17 19 64
      
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1985 - 1988   |   1989 - 2000   |   2001 - 2009   |  Creator