Biography
Philippe Shangti is the leading French contemporary photographic artist
He has established himself as one of the major figures in international contemporary photography. Revealed in Saint-Tropez with his first collection Art vs Drugs in 2010, he has since developed a bold artistic universe: his works are committed, denouncing or defending strong societal causes. For more than 15 years, the artist has created a new collection each year centered around a specific theme, affirming a structured and deeply narrative artistic approach.
Among his most emblematic collections are Luxury Overdose (2015), No Pollution Here (2017), Beauté Sauvage (2020), and No Judgement Here (2025), which have become major references within his body of work. He is also internationally recognized for his iconic Luxury Dinner series, photographs that have become powerful visual signatures, sold worldwide and now considered among the most highly valued contemporary photographic works.
In parallel, he developed a series of iconic TAG works, initiated with Fuck Who Doesn’t Like This Place, a provocative statement that became a visual signature and that he continues to reinterpret and expand each year.
“Art is the opportunity to let your mind travel freely”
In 2019, he represented the Principality of Andorra at the Venice Biennale, a decisive milestone marking his entry into the international museum circuit. His works have since been exhibited in prestigious institutions, from the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassonne (2020 and 2024) to the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art in Saint Petersburg (2021), and were the subject of a major retrospective published in 2024 by art critic Renaud Siegmann (Futurspective, Artcurial Paris). In January 2025, his tribute work to Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa Released, was exhibited at BRAFA by Galerie Montanari.
His work, both aesthetic and provocative, attracts collectors and galleries worldwide, from Los Angeles to London, including Miami, Venice, Australia, and South Africa. Collaborating with emblematic brands and personalities such as Aston Martin, Playboy, David Guetta, and Studios Harcourt in 2025, he continues to assert a singular artistic identity.
Since June 2024, Philippe Shangti has become the most highly valued French contemporary photographic artist in the world.
In 2026, he reached a new milestone by directing the first artistic feature film entirely created using artificial intelligence with integrated 3D elements, further affirming his position at the forefront of contemporary visual creation.