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Jean-Michel Folon Art

Belgian, b. 1934
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 – 2005), better known as “Folon,” was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor who produced images featured in various publications throughout the world. He is renowned for his branded watercolor illustrations of often whimsical birds, winged people, and other peculiar characters painted in a surrealistic style. Early in his career Folon published his drawings in newspapers mostly in the USA, where he was recognized earlier than in Europe, and illustrated books by Franz Kafka and Ray Bradbury, amongst others. He created numerous works in many different media for well known individuals and cultural institutions worldwide, including in theatre, opera, subways, film and television, sculptures, tapestries, church windows and even a flag.
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Artist: Jean-Michel Folon
1968 original advertising poster for Cacharel by Jean-Michel Folon
1968 original advertising poster for Cacharel by Jean-Michel Folon

1968 original advertising poster for Cacharel by Jean-Michel Folon

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in PARIS, FR

This 1968 advertising poster for Cacharel, conceived by Jean-Michel Folon with photography by Ghislain Dussart, is a striking example of the poetic and imaginative direction taken by...

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1960s Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Twins : Men in a Mirror - Print : Grreeting Card for Galerie Chave 1977
Twins : Men in a Mirror - Print : Grreeting Card for Galerie Chave 1977

Twins : Men in a Mirror - Print : Grreeting Card for Galerie Chave 1977

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-Michel FOLON Twins : Men in a Mirror, 1977 Greeting card (Heliogravure) Unsigned Limited edition of 200 unumbered proofs On Arches vellum 27 x 18 cm (c. 11 x 7 inch) INFORMATI...

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1970s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Offset

1991 Original Jean-Michel Folon Green Way Space to Live? Ecology Poster
1991 Original Jean-Michel Folon Green Way Space to Live? Ecology Poster

1991 Original Jean-Michel Folon Green Way Space to Live? Ecology Poster

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in PARIS, FR

Created in 1991, this original poster by Jean-Michel Folon bears the evocative message “Space to Live? Art for Our Planet’s Survival.” Produced at a time of growing international con...

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1990s Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Original 1980 Jean-Michel Folon "Larousse" Advertising Poster
Original 1980 Jean-Michel Folon "Larousse" Advertising Poster

Original 1980 Jean-Michel Folon "Larousse" Advertising Poster

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in PARIS, FR

This poetic original advertising poster created around 1980 by celebrated Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon was commissioned for the renowned French publishing house Larousse, one of the world's most respected encyclopedic and educational publishers. Using his unmistakable visual language of floating figures, open skies and dreamlike landscapes, Folon transforms a commercial commission into an image of remarkable elegance and imagination. Against a radiant gradient of warm reds and oranges, a procession of airborne figures releases pages that descend gently toward an outstretched hand supporting a miniature city of books and knowledge. The metaphor is beautifully simple and profoundly effective: ideas travel through the air, knowledge circulates freely, and books become the foundation upon which civilization itself is built. The flying figures evoke both migration and transmission, while the scattered pages symbolize the movement of information across generations and cultures. Rather than illustrating dictionaries or encyclopedias directly, Folon chose to represent the very essence of publishing: the dissemination of ideas. The image perfectly captures Larousse's mission of making knowledge accessible and universal. The composition is characteristic of Folon's mature style. Large areas of luminous colour create a sense of calm and contemplation, while the minimal elements are arranged with extraordinary precision. The vast empty space surrounding the central motif gives the image a poetic silence rarely encountered in advertising art. By the 1980s, Jean-Michel Folon had become one of the most internationally recognized poster artists of his generation. His work appeared on book covers, magazine illustrations, postage stamps, public campaigns and cultural institutions around the world. Yet his commercial commissions always retained the same humanistic and philosophical qualities that define his fine art. The partnership between Folon and Larousse was particularly fitting. Both shared a belief in culture as a means of openness and exchange, and both sought to make knowledge and creativity available to the widest possible audience. The restrained typography placed discreetly in the upper corner allows the imagery to speak for itself. This balance between visual poetry and graphic clarity reflects Folon's extraordinary understanding of poster design as both communication and art. Original Folon posters...

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1980s Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1974 Jean-Michel Folon 'POL' Screen Print Poster, Contemporary Art
1974 Jean-Michel Folon 'POL' Screen Print Poster, Contemporary Art

1974 Jean-Michel Folon 'POL' Screen Print Poster, Contemporary Art

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a specially designed poster by the renowned artist Jean-Michel Folon, created exclusively for Poster Originals Limited. Folon, known for his distinctive and imaginative style...

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1970s Contemporary Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Screen

1968 Original advertising poster created by Jean-Michel Folon - Cacharel
1968 Original advertising poster created by Jean-Michel Folon - Cacharel

1968 Original advertising poster created by Jean-Michel Folon - Cacharel

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in PARIS, FR

This splendid poster was created by Jean-Michel Folon 🇧🇪 (1934-2005) who was a Belgian watercolorist, painter, engraver and sculptor. He worked on many materials and created in var...

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1960s Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1968 original poster in for Cacharel by Folon - Fashion - Advertising
1968 original poster in for Cacharel by Folon - Fashion - Advertising

1968 original poster in for Cacharel by Folon - Fashion - Advertising

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in PARIS, FR

This splendid poster was created by Jean-Michel Folon 🇧🇪 (1934-2005) who was a Belgian watercolorist, painter, printmaker and sculptor. He notably worked on many materials and cre...

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1960s Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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Editions Lahumiere (Eyeglasses), Surrealist Screenprint by Jean-Michel Folon

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Air Mail hand drawn postcard signed

Air Mail hand drawn postcard signed

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Paper Size: 35.75 x 26.75 inches ( 90.805 x 67.945 cm ) Image Size: 30.75 x 22.75 inches ( 78.105 x 57.785 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling ...

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1970s Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Rainbow on a Boat

Jean-Michel FolonRainbow on a Boat, 1978

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H 35 in W 25.5 in D 1 in

Rainbow on a Boat

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artwork may be viewed at our warehouse in Brooklyn. Additional images and information are available upon request.

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1970s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Air Mail hand drawn postcard signed

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original hand-drawn postcard by Jean-Michel Folon addressed to Evelyn Farland from France to New York. Unique and one-of-a-kind. It is framed in a s...

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Le Secret, Surrealist Etching by Jean-Michel Folon
Le Secret, Surrealist Etching by Jean-Michel Folon

Le Secret, Surrealist Etching by Jean-Michel Folon

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Jean-Michel Folon, Belgian (1934 - 2005) Title: Le Secret Year: 1976 Medium: Etching with Aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 21/90 Imag...

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1970s Surrealist Jean-Michel Folon Art

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Jean-Michel Folon-Let New York Live-31" x 23"-Poster-1980-Surrealism-Pastel

Jean-Michel Folon-Let New York Live-31" x 23"-Poster-1980-Surrealism-Pastel

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First edition advertising poster designed and created by Jean-Michel Folon from his series on Let New York Live. Folon was a Belgian artist, illustrator, painter, and sculptor. He is...

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Jean-michel Folon art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Jean-Michel Folon art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, blue, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jean-Michel Folon in fabric, silk, lithograph and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Jean-Michel Folon art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Roberto Juarez, Frederick Mershimer, and Jenny Holzer. Jean-Michel Folon art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $12,840, while the average work can sell for $1,208.

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