This past spring, Yvon Lambert Bookshop was having an exhibition of an artist/illustrator whom I instantly became a fan of. His name is Philippe Weisbecker. He was born in France in 1942, lived in the US in the late 60’s and moved back to France in mid 70’s.

His works I’ve seen so far are illustrations of objects and architectures, composed with clean lines, often drawn with rulers, and playful with skewed perspectives. They are naïve, but so refined and mature at the same time. I’m a fan.

When I first saw his work, I questioned myself why I hadn’t heard of him before. Strangely all my artist friends also haven’t heard of him. Perhaps I depend too much on the internet to see artists’ works, expecting everyone to be present on the web. Note to self – that there are other ways to find artists such as exhibitions and books.

Here are some of his zines purchased from the exhibition. They are super. I especially find <ACCESSOIRES> beautiful.

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Exposition Philippe Weisbecker – Élémentaire
At Yvon Lambert
April 15 – May 27 2018