From April 4 to May 3, Galerie Paul Janssen presents the group exhibition “Hommage à Brigitte Bardot”, a tribute to one of the most iconic women in film and cultural history. The exhibition brings together a selection of international artists who each pay homage to Bardot as a muse, a woman and a cultural symbol.
Through photography, screenprints, painting and sculpture, the exhibition offers a multifaceted view of Bardot and her lasting influence on art and popular culture. Artists including Jacques Héripret, Russell Young, Milo Manara, Christo and Isabelle Scheltjens each present their own artistic interpretation of her legacy.
Jacques Héripret (1937–2023) gained international recognition for his spontaneous and intimate portraits of celebrities. His unique relationship with Brigitte Bardot began during the filming of Shalako in 1968. Thanks to the trust between photographer and muse, he was able to capture Bardot in rare moments of natural freedom, far removed from staged glamour. These photographs are considered among the most authentic visual testimonies of her life. View artworks.
Milo Manara (b. 1945), one of the most influential European artists in comics and visual culture, is renowned for his refined line work and sensual visual language. In his sculpture “Et Milo Créa Bardot” (2023), he offers an artistic tribute to Bardot. The work represents a poetic encounter between two icons and translates Manara’s distinctive style into an elegant three-dimensional form. View artworks.
Russell Young (b. 1959) is a British-American artist internationally known for his monumental screenprints of iconic figures from popular culture. Using his signature technique, often enriched with diamond dust, he creates powerful and glamorous images that explore the line between myth, celebrity and reality. View artworks.
A part of the proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, which is dedicated to the protection and welfare of animals. In this way, the exhibition carries not only an artistic dimension, but also a meaningful social purpose.
