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In parallel with the appearance of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Fete du Livre will be celebrating the work of Philippe Apeloig.  ‘Who?’ did I hear you say?  Well that was my reaction, but he appears to be a talented and well-known French designer and affichiste. 

Apeloig had a residency at the French Academy of Art in the Villa Medici in Rome where he carried out research into the design of letters; then he became a design consultant for the Louvre, and later became the museum’s art director, a post he occupied from 2003 to 2008.  He has worked with museums and galleries worldwide, but has had a special relationship with Aix and the organisation Les Ecritures Croisées.  So a talented man.

This exhibition will show 42 of his posters as well as a series of sketches.  It’s fascinating having the opportunity to discover new artists and designers, and this promises to be no exception.

Details:  Galerie Zola, at the Cite du Livres, 8 rue des Allumettes.  Vernissage 17th October 20:00hrs in the presence of Philippe Apeloig.

Masterclass: On 19th October at 10:00hrs.

Until:  10th January.