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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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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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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$3,800
H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 0.12 in
I Got Your Back 03 and Healing 03. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
By Angelica Tcherassi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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$1,550
H 25 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Abstract art photography - Fluidity in Color Series - framed
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an abstract piece featuring the aesthetics presented by fluids in motion - framed, art is floated in a white shadow box frame, made in Los Angeles. This series presents va...
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$1,550
H 25 in W 25 in D 1.7 in
Abstract art photography - Fluidity in Color Series - Purple Reign -sold framed
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This series presents various fleeting imagery depicting the fleeting nature of various transient substances and states of nature. The aesthetic patterns evolve from the fluids in motion. Modern Art Etc...
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16x20” River Landscape - 16x20in. print unframed
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
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40 x 53in. - Abstract River Landscape - Framed Print
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
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30x40” River Landscape - acrylic mounted 30x40
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
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$3,800
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.12 in
A New Life 01 and Below 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
By Angelica Tcherassi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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Vibrant - acrylic mounted - LARGE
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
Archival Pigment
$3,800
H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 0.12 in
I Got Your Back 01 and Healing 01. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
By Angelica Tcherassi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
Archival Pigment
$3,800
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.12 in
Blender 01 and CoCreate 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
By Angelica Tcherassi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
Archival Pigment
$3,800
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.12 in
Hearing Gaia 01 and Gaze Into The Lake 03, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
By Angelica Tcherassi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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$3,800
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.12 in
The Block 02 and The Mask 03. Abstract color photographs. Diptych.
By Angelica Tcherassi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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