Pierre Seinturier is a painter whose work transcends boundaries, engaging a profound dialogue between emotion and intellect. A proud alumnus of the École nationale des Arts Décoratifs, his creative practice is defined by an uncompromising pursuit of beauty, form, and narrative. His solo exhibitions capture the ephemeral, inviting viewers to unravel layers of meaning with each vibrant stroke. Through significant international residencies and exhibitions—from the Institut Français in New York to acclaimed presentations at the Palais de Tokyo and the 12th Biennale de Lyon—his work is recognized by major public and private collections. Seinturier’s art is a journey into the heart of perception, where the interplay between the seen and the felt sparks a timeless conversation.
Education
2011
Graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (FR)
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Cher Monsieur Peinturier, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
2022
10 Years of the Bredin-Prat Prize, ENSBA, Paris (FR)
2021
Fiat Lux, Espace Jacques Villeglé, Saint-Gratien (FR)
The Little House They Used to Live In, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
2020
Commissioned poster for Roland-Garros
2019
Centralia, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
2017
“Hors les murs” Residency, Institut français, New York (USA)
2016
I Want to Believe, curated by Sébastien Delot, Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole (MAMC+), Saint-Étienne (FR)
2015
When Things Go Wrong, Drawing Now, Carreau du Temple, Paris (FR)
It’s a Way of Life!, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
2014
I Was Born to Have Adventure, Galerie GP & N Vallois (Project Room), Paris (FR)
2013
The Torture Never Stops, Palais de Tokyo – Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent, Module du Palais, 12th Biennale de Lyon, Musée des Tissus et Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Lyon (FR)
C’est la Vie (with Etienne Pottier), Galerie de la Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris (FR)
2012
Monster Cock Madness, Galerie du Crous, Paris (FR)
Selected Group Exhibitions
2020
Retour vers le futur, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
Modes & Travaux, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
Mural commission Home is Where the Heart Is for the “1 Building, 1 Artwork” program, Emerige, Gentilly (FR)
2019
Les Enfants du Paradis, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tourcoing, Tourcoing (FR)
VOGUE, Monnaie de Paris, Paris (FR)
2018
Voyage au Centre de la Terre, curated by Jérôme Sans, Emerige Residency, Paris (FR)
2017
Contre-Allées, curated by Alain Bublex, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
2016
Charity Auction, The Drawing Center, New York (USA)
Double Je, curated by Jean de Loisy, Palais de Tokyo, Paris (FR)
Intrigantes Incertitudes, curated by Lorand Hegyi, MAMC+, Saint-Étienne (FR)
De Leur Temps, organized by ADIAF, curated by Nathalie Ergino, Institut d’Art Contemporain (IAC), Villeurbanne (FR)
2015
Carambolages, Galerie GP & N Vallois, Paris (FR)
Le Cambrioleur, curated by Gaël Charbau, Espace artistique de Riga, Riga (LV)
2013
JCE – Biennale de la Jeune Création Européenne, Montrouge (FR)
58th Salon de Montrouge (Special Jury Prize), Montrouge (FR)
2012
Hot Babes & Tough Guys, Galerie Oblique, Paris (FR)
Graduate Projects Exhibition, ENSAD, Le Centquatre, Paris (FR)
Fanzine Festival – Papier Gâché, Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, Paris (FR)
International Comics Festival, Angoulême (FR)
Awards
2020
Winner of the Colas Foundation Prize, Boulogne-Billancourt (FR)
2015
6th Partners’ Prize of the Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne (FR)
2013
Jury Prize, Salon de Montrouge (FR)
Residencies
2017
“Hors les murs” Residency, Institut français, New York (USA)
2012
Cité Internationale des Arts Residency, Paris (FR)