While editorial and commercial photographer Laurent Chéhère is known for reportage as well as his award-winning work on campaigns for fashion labels and car companies, his “Flying Houses” series has earned acclaim all over the world.
The Paris-born Chéhère began to create the extensive “Flying Houses” series in 2007 as a result of his interest in architecture, travel, the work of Bruce Davidson and films such as Albert Lamorisse’s The Red Balloon and Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl's Moving Castle (several pieces are named for movies).
The collection of Surrealist images, in which buildings are removed from their backgrounds and then suspended in the sky as if permanently airborne, began with drawings before Chéhère photographed each of the works’ individual components and created montages in Adobe Photoshop.
Chéhère worked in advertising, winning awards for his work with iconic brands such as Audi and Nike. Always fascinated by photography and travel, a shift in interest led him to leave advertising behind to travel around the world. In addition to the fantastical films and other visual works that have captivated him over the years, the inspiration for his popular series is firmly rooted in walks through neighborhoods in Paris — it’s an endeavor to strip buildings of their surroundings and give each structure the chance to have its own individual narrative.
“I tried to highlight buildings to show their hidden beauty,” he told Musée. “I wanted to eliminate their anonymity in the street to help them tell their stories, real or not, funny or sad.”
Each of the poetic and whimsical “Flying Houses” images is a composite that comprises a dozen actual buildings, homes, tents and trailers that Chéhère photographed in similar lighting conditions and completed with computer software.
Chéhère’s “Flying Houses” series debuted at the Exposition Biennale des Créateurs d'Images in Paris in 2012, where he won the event’s Special Award. His work has been featured in many galleries, including the Galerie Paris-Beijing in Paris, the Lumiere Gallery in Moscow and the Muriel Guépin Gallery in New York City.
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The Crepuscule of the Gods
By Laurent Chéhère
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 5, unframed print with framing options available. Laurent Chéhère is a French artist born in Paris. He likes exploring cities, suburbs, countries, as he likes exploring all t...
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$10,500
Cinema
By Laurent Chéhère
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 5, unframed print with framing options available. Laurent Chéhère is a French artist born in Paris. He likes exploring cities, suburbs, countries, as he likes exploring all t...
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The Duellists
By Laurent Chéhère
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 5, unframed print with framing options available. Laurent Chéhère is a French artist born in Paris. He likes exploring cities, suburbs, countries, as he likes exploring all t...
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The Three Samourais
By Laurent Chéhère
Located in New York, NY
Ed of 5, includes white frame. Laurent Chéhère is a French artist born in Paris. He likes exploring cities, suburbs, countries, as he likes exploring all the fields of the photograp...
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Adirondack Sky, Adirondack , NY
By Lynda Churilla
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 10. CURRENT EXHIBITION - runs through October 29th, 2017. Any framed photographs purchased during the show will be available after October 29th. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph.” ABOUT In 2008, Andrew Arrick and Michael Hofeman first came across The Robin Rice Gallery and immediately fell in love with the fine art photography becoming fans and collectors of the work. On a visit to the gallery this past winter, Michael and Andrew had a brilliant idea to join forces with Robin to curate an exhibition in tune with the aesthetic of their vintage lifestyle...
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$1,247
H 48 in W 32 in D 0.1 in
'Yellow is the Dawning of May' Large scale photograph flowers blue green pastel
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Yellow is the Dawning of May' Limited edition (1 of 25) archival photograph, hand signed and numbered. Unframed _________________ Illuminated among painted pools of early summer lig...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Digital...
$14,500
H 48 in W 48 in D 0.1 in
"Emulsion 15" Abstract Photography 48' x 48' in Edition of 10 by Giuliano Bekor
By Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Emulsion 15" Abstract Photography 48' x 48' in Edition of 10 by Giuliano Bekor Emulsion Series Title of artwork: EM15 Year: 2010 Medium: Photography Print size: 48x48 Inches trim b...
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$1,247
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Spring Rain' Large Scale Photograph Cherry blossom Sakura flowers green white
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Spring Rain' ('Mono No Aware' Series) 40 x 60" edition Limited edition archival photograph, hand signed and numbered. Unframed _________________ The cherry blossoms burst from naked...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Digital...
Popsicle
Located in New York, NY
From the Secondhand Nature series #22. Archival Pigment Print on Canson Baryta Photographique IISigned, dated, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angel...
Photographic Film, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 32 in
"Empire in Green" New York, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Empire in Green / From the series of Lights of New York / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2021 Dimension: 48 x 32" External Dimension( with white border) Height: 48....
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Untitled #3
By Bill Phelps
Located in Hudson, NY
CURRENT EXHIBITION – runs through March 6th, 2016. Any photographs purchased during the show will be available then. Unless the piece is sold or the customer orders a different print...
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$6,591
H 39.76 in W 60 in D 0.02 in
Blue 2 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Large Format, Contemporary
By Michael Banks
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Blue 2- Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigm...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
$1,247
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Sunday's Tulips (I)' Large Scale Photograph bold flower pastel red orange white
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Sunday's Tulips (I)' 40 x 60" edition Limited edition archival photograph, hand signed and numbered. Unframed _________________ Gauzy afternoon light, the tulips are stretching soft...
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Ernest Hemingway's house, Ketchum, Idaho, 30 June 2011
By Jonathan Becker
Located in New York, NY
Ernest Hemingway's house, Ketchum, Idaho, 30 June 2011 On the other side of this door, in the foyer, Ernest Hemingway ended his life with a shotgun. Photographed by Jonathan Becker...
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India
By Orlando Azevedo
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo India series, 2014 Archival Pigment Print 40 x 60 inches Edition of 13 Unframed Ask us for custom framing options
Archival Pigment
India
By Orlando Azevedo
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo India series, 2014 Archival Pigment Print 40 x 60 inches Edition of 13 Unframed Ask us for custom framing options
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