Works

On the roofs of ParisOn the roofs of Paris

Traces of oxidation from a zinc roof, captured on film with a Canon camera, printed on silver gelatin paper, and cut out to create his first photocomposition. Dimensions: 16.5 cm x 32 cm (frame: 37 cm x 51.5 cm). This first photocomposition was created by Wenceslas in 1975, while climbing onto the mansard roofs of his studio on rue Férou in Paris.

Cardboard corrugationsCardboard corrugations

37 cm x 56 cm (frame : 54 cm x 74 cm) NFT 0002

The Bodyguards The Bodyguards

The sidewalks of Marseille are lined with metal bollards in perfect alignment. Seen from above, they form a perfect sphere, sometimes irradiated by light. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Created by Wenceslas in 2021 on the theme of "Traces," the title of his exhibition in Marseille in June 2022. NFT 0003

Fire ballFire ball

In Marseille, the metal bollards along the sidewalks oxidize and bear the marks of time. In the light, some take on the color of burning embers. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Created by Wenceslas in 2021 on the theme of sidewalk bollards, protecting pedestrians from vehicles speeding along Rue Breteuil in Marseille.

Gas on every floorGas on every floor

The cast-iron manhole covers of sewers and other conduits for various fluids offer an infinite diversity of shapes and patterns, which Wenceslas deciphers and reassembles in his works. Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 29.5 cm (frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). The sidewalks of Marseille teem, amidst the asphalt, with useful objects such as manhole covers and those housing the gas pipes that heat our homes and warm our meals.

Melody in the basementMelody in the basement

Textures, patterns, marks of time, and sometimes the name of its foundry, make each manhole or gas cover a unique object, which Wenceslas has assembled. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (frame: 30 cm × 40 cm). Photocomposition, created from the cast iron plates that supply our apartments and houses with various fluids underground, fluids that make our daily lives so much easier.

SmileySmiley

Amidst ordinary manhole covers or concealing gas pipes, a smile can be discerned upon closer inspection. Dimensions: 20 cm x 30 cm (frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021 using manhole covers and gas pipes, some of which have been marked by hand for identification.

les Grands Gardes du Corpsles Grands Gardes du Corps

This photocomposition on Dibond, by virtue of its material and format, constitutes a unique work that reproduces, in "large format," the first work (NFT 0003) created by Wenceslas in 2021, nearly 50 years after his first two photocompositions created in Paris in 1975, but never exhibited in the capital. This print on Dibond is of the first photocomposition created by Wenceslas in 2021 on the theme of "Traces," the title of his exhibition in Marseille in June 2022. Dimensions: 60 cm x 87 cm (Frame: 76 cm x 104.5 cm) - Marseille - July 9, 2025

"Réformés Canebière" tram station"Réformés Canebière" tram station

Photographs taken over several weeks of the curbs of the sidewalk at the Réformés - Canebière tram station in Marseille. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - January 18, 2024

“Belsunce – Alcazar” tram station“Belsunce – Alcazar” tram station

Taken over several weeks, these photographs depict the edges of the sidewalk at the Belsune - Alcazar tram station in Marseille, capturing the changing light and shadows throughout the day. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - January 20, 2024

A Streetcar Named DesireA Streetcar Named Desire

The last in Wenceslas' trilogy on Marseille tram stations (NFT 146, 147, and 184), this work stands out from the previous two due to its deliberately constructed verticality, marked by the central alignment of beige stones found in the stations depicted in these three photocompositions. Dimensions: 40 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - November 2024

at the Heart of the Pyramidat the Heart of the Pyramid

The curb edges of the T2 tram station "Réformés Canebière," inlaid with circles to guide the visually impaired, are sometimes streaked with shadows that lend meaning and geometry to this photocomposition. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille.

the PTT Squarethe PTT Square

At the heart of this collage of fragments of metal and cast iron pieces and pedestrian crossings, the PTT (French Post Office) sign surprises with its labyrinthine nature and geometric depth. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021 using cast iron PTT signs, ventilation grilles, and other objects that furnish our sidewalks without us even noticing.

Through the Tram WindowsThrough the Tram Windows

During the summer of 2024, RTM, the company that operates the Marseille tramways, attempted an experimental test to protect the tram carriage windows from the sun, aiming to cool the interior atmosphere and create a bluish ambiance. This experiment was not continued, hence its ephemeral nature. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - August 2024

WindowsWindows

Between the carriages of tram line T2 in Marseille, which Wenceslas takes almost daily to walk down the Canebière, bellows allow for smooth turns, even though braking can be abrupt. This photocomposition vibrates with its kinetic quality and the bluish windows that illuminate it. Dimensions: 60 cm x 86 cm (Frame: 77 cm x 107 cm) - Marseille - Q1 2024

Vegeta - Tram MaskVegeta - Tram Mask

On the T2 tram at night, a few commuters in caps or helmets hurry home. Wenceslas captured these reflections and empty seats, making them the subject of this final composition for the exhibition, opening at the end of October at the Hôtel de l'Industrie, 4 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - April 2024

Street workStreet work

Unlike Street Art, which is common in Marseille, Street Work is the preliminary act, marked with fluorescent paint, by those who mark the routes of underground urban networks. Dimensions: 39 cm x 49 cm (framed: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021, it shows the ground markings of the workers who mark, repair, and secure the underground flow of our cities. NFT 0017

The DoorsThe Doors

Sometimes covered in graffiti, these closed, often reinforced metal doors shelter the workplaces of laborers and artisans who deserve our utmost respect, for they are indispensable to us. Dimensions: 27.3 cm x 34.3 cm (frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). "Created from workshop doors in Marseille, which, by their metallic nature, contrast with the molded solid wood entrances of law firm buildings." NFT 0022

safessafes

2021 - 14,5 cm x 20,5 cm (cadre : 20 cm x 30 cm) NFT 0020

MandalasMandalas

2022 - Composed of 13 cast iron plates reproducing the same mandala-like motif. They house the Old Port's telecommunications network, both underground and underwater. Dimensions: 29.2 cm x 39 cm (frame 40 cm x 50 cm). In Marseille's Old Port, these cast iron telecommunications plates provide telephone service to the tall ships moored at the Quai de Rive-Neuve. NFT 0049

Borders Borders

The adhesive strips on pedestrian crossings, meant to protect them, reveal, through the marks of braking or sudden acceleration, the caution to exercise when crossing a street in Marseille. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021, using yellow curb markings that indicate no parking or, sometimes, allow cars to park partially on the sidewalk.

BandwidthBandwidth

Above the sidewalk, three spherical metal bollards appear to float: the one on the left is bathed in light, the center is oxidized, and the one on the right is covered in graffiti, often hastily scrawled. Dimensions: 29.50 cm x 39.5 cm (frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021 from photographs of sidewalk edges, pedestrian crossings for the visually impaired, and the steel bollards protecting them from cars.

Twenty-five centsTwenty-five cents

Cast iron monochromeCast iron monochrome

With its orthogonal layout, marked by the vertical lines of the ventilation grilles on Cours Estienne d'Orves, this artwork is striking for the diversity of patterns on its cast iron and steel plates. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2022 using cast iron plates from EDF, SEM, France Télécom, and ventilation grilles. NFT 0010

Fire hydrant - 2. 2. 22Fire hydrant - 2. 2. 22

At the center of this assemblage of cast iron plates, a fire hydrant stands out with its original geometric pattern, anti-slip properties, and vibrant color. Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm (frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille on February 2, 2022 (2.2.22), the number 2 being particularly dear to Wenceslas, born on February 22nd and the second of four children.

Entrelacs (TRAM T2)Entrelacs (TRAM T2)

While pedestrians use the sidewalks of the tram stations to board, the trams themselves run on rails, the source of inspiration for this photocomposition. The photos were taken along the Canebière and Boulevard Longchamp over nearly six months, at different times of day and in different seasons. Dimensions: 60 cm x 86 cm (Frame: 76.5 cm x 106.5 cm) - Marseille: Q1 2024

The Accordion - Tramway T2 - MarseilleThe Accordion - Tramway T2 - Marseille

Between the cars of Marseille's trams, bellows allow for smooth turns, even though braking can be abrupt. The name quickly caught on. Dimensions: 48.5cm x 68.5cm (Frame: 60cm x 80cm) - Marseille - February 15, 2024

taxi standtaxi stand

The ground markings spelling "Taxis" have been reapplied twice, resulting in a blurred visual effect. It can thus be read as TAXIS, SIT, TAX, AX, or the palindrome SAXAS. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (framed: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2022 from photographs taken in Place Castellane, home to one of the main taxi ranks in the 6th arrondissement. NFT 0014

the Salmon and the Buttthe Salmon and the Butt

This is an ode to the preservation of the marine environment and the species that live there. A single cigarette butt tossed into the sea can wipe them out forever. Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 29 cm (frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Photocomposition created in 2021 after discovering, one day on the curb in front of our apartment on Rue Breteuil, salmon diving beneath a Hokusai-esque wave. NFT 0021

Pedestrian crossing for taxisPedestrian crossing for taxis

2022 - 29 cm x 39,5 cm (cadre : 40 cm x 50 cm) NFT 0054

The Calanques Submarine The Calanques Submarine

A helmeted diver takes a magical plunge into the turquoise waters of Marseille's Calanques National Park, discovering wonders submerged for thousands of years. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Created in Marseille in 2022 using repurposed manhole covers, ground markings for electric vehicle charging stations, and curb paint.

the Portholesthe Portholes

These gas and water inlets, with their accidental bluish tint, have taken on a marine hue, like portholes of a submarine buried beneath the Old Port of Marseille. Marseille - Old Port - 11th Century - 2023. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm).

TwinsTwins

2022 - At the heart of this deliberately symmetrical collage, two nearly identical but asymmetrical plates draw the eye with their graphic quality and bronze tone. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2022 using various cast iron and steel plates, PVC street and sidewalk paving, and drainage grates. NFT 0011

The ShieldsThe Shields

Facing diagonally northwest, these cast-iron manhole covers that litter the sidewalks of Marseille appear to be buffeted by the Mistral wind, a sign of good weather and, sometimes, of storms. Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm (frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021 using manhole covers, gas pipes, and drinking water pipes. NFT 0008

Autumn LeavesAutumn Leaves

Started with photographs taken in 2020 during lockdown and completed in early 2023 for my exhibition in Eygalières, this is part of the "Four Seasons" series featuring the Lagerstroemia, a shrub whose beauty graces the garden of La Bartavelle in Eygalières (13810). Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm (Frame: 50 x 65 cm). Mas "La Bartavelle" in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles

Summer LilacSummer Lilac

Started in 2020 during lockdown and completed in August 2023 for my exhibition in Eygalières, this photocomposition is part of the "Four Seasons" series featuring the Lagerstroemia, a shrub whose beauty graces the garden of La Bartavelle in Eygalières (13810). Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm (Frame: 50 x 65 cm). Mas "La Bartavelle" in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles

Lagerstroemia in bloom (Summer)Lagerstroemia in bloom (Summer)

Started in 2020 during the lockdown and its aftermath, this is part of the 4 Seasons series of the Lagerstroemia de la Bartavelle in Eygalières. Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm).

Lavandins with ButterfliesLavandins with Butterflies

Begun during our last stays at La Bartavelle, and completed at the end of 2023, this work is part of the "4 Seasons" series of the Lavandins d'Eygalières. Mas "La Bartavelle" in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles. Marseille XII 2023. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm).

the Virginia creeper of Endoumethe Virginia creeper of Endoume

On the garden wall of our friends Marc and Laurence in Endoume grows a Virginia creeper, the subject of a diptych (Autumn - Winter) with NFT124, titled "The Fool's Diagonal". Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Marseille: November 4, 2022 - January 8, 2024

The Fool's DiagonalThe Fool's Diagonal

In Endoume, Marc and Laurence have a wall covered in Virginia creeper which inspired a diptych representing winter. Marseille - 1 December 2023. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm).

Pop SandPop Sand

Beach Party Beach Party

"After dinner, it's time to dance on the beach. Dimensions: 19 cm x 29 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021." Beach restaurant "La Cible" in Saint-Martin de Ré.

Purple party on the beach Purple party on the beach

After a swim in the cool water and sunbathing on the sand at Aneries beach in La Couarde, the sun sets. Time to turn on the sound system and get the party started! Dimensions: 20 cm x 29 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021. Beach restaurant "La Cible" in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Autumn Beach Autumn Beach

Eyes, mouths, and sneaker prints mark the beach at La Cible for one night only, before the tide washes them away forever. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021. Beach restaurant "La Cible" in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

The Beach at Night The Beach at Night

"Why this title? Perhaps because of the dog that comes to the beach on a full moon night, searching for the scents of tourists and the edible traces they have probably left behind. Dimensions: 20 cm x 29 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021." Beach restaurant "La Cible" in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Eyes in the Night - Saint-Martin de RéEyes in the Night - Saint-Martin de Ré

David Bowie's only square-format photocomposition, from the "Figures" series of the Wenceslas exhibition in Lectoure, April-May 2023. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 19.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 30 cm). Marseille - August 2021. Photographs of a David Bowie concert, captured late at night on television in December 2022, during a concert in England in the 1970s-80s.

we Walked on the Moon - Saint-Martin de Réwe Walked on the Moon - Saint-Martin de Ré

Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor

"Two bombs suddenly exploded amidst American warships at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A historic moment, marking the entry of the USA into World War II. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Saint-Martin de Ré - August 2021." "La Cible" is a beach restaurant in Saint-Martin de Ré, where the sand changes color and shape depending on the play of the spotlights.

AkhenatonAkhenaton

Mythical pharaoh of Egypt, son of Amenhotep III and husband of Nefertiti, 10th heir of the 18th Dynasty, reigning between 1355 and 1337 BC. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). July 2021. Beach restaurant "La Cible" in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Green Monsters Green Monsters

This famous brand of LSD from the 1970s, which the artist only tried once on Île aux Moines in 1974, was highly hallucinogenic. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021. Beach restaurant "La Cible" in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, at the moment the spotlights turn green on the sand.

ZiggyZiggy

2021 - 19,5 cm x 29,5 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0060

BowieBowie

2021- 19,5 cm x 29,5 cm (cadre :30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0059

The InrockuptibleThe Inrockuptible

With his face tightly pressed together, against a blurred black and white background and shades of green and burgundy, David Bowie holds us spellbound in a strange and fantastical tension. Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 34.5 cm - Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm. March 2023. Photographs from a report on David Bowie, captured late at night on France TV, rue Breteuil (13006) in Marseille.

Red and Blue (Hair and Eyes)Red and Blue (Hair and Eyes)

David Bowie is, for Wenceslas, an extraordinary artist, to whom he pays tribute once again here, through his gaze, his hair, and his smile. Dimensions: 23.5 cm x 29.5 cm (framed 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - December 24, 2024

Che GuevarraChe Guevarra

This stencil of Che Guevara's portrait, similar to the one in Havana's main square, was photographed on the caravan's planks and cut out 20 times to give it a touch of revolutionary spirit. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Eygalières - Marseille - 2020 - 2023. Photographs taken at the rear of the MobilMôme caravan belonging to children's singer Le Petit Fousset. NFT 0086

Sharivan (Homage to Andy Warhol - 1982)Sharivan (Homage to Andy Warhol - 1982)

Sharivan, the iconic Chogokin figure produced in 1982, has been the subject of several silkscreen prints by Andy Warhol. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Framed 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - June 25, 2025

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth

"After watching Prince Philip's funeral via live television, I was captivated for hours by the dignified and majestic farewell that the British people unanimously offered to their Queen Elizabeth. Less intimate than Windsor Chapel, where her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, received the tribute he was due, Westminster Abbey honored the memory of the one who will forever be known as 'The Queen' with dignity and splendor." Captured on iPhone from the French digital terrestrial television news channels. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame 50 cm x 65 cm). Lucca (Itoscana) 19.09.2022. Photocomposition created in Marseille and completed on 28.03.2023

the funeral of Prince Philipthe funeral of Prince Philip

Rich in the pomp of the British monarchy, this funeral is striking for the centuries-old decorum of the royal family. Elizabeth frames her late husband, forming a cross. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (framed 50 cm x 65 cm). Captured on television, this is a photomontage of the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth. Fragments of El Greco's painting "The Funeral of the Earl of Orgaz" can be seen within it.

the Parade of King Charles IIIthe Parade of King Charles III

"After his coronation, Prince Charles parades in his carriage with Queen Camilla to Buckingham Palace. Marseille - October 2023. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm)" Photocomposition created from iPad screenshots of the parade following the coronation of King Charles III from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace

15 Full Moons15 Full Moons

These full moon photos were taken in the Alpilles at "La Bartavelle" on beautiful spring and summer nights, during the Covid-19 lockdown. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Eygalières - 13810. Photos of several full moons taken at the farmhouse known as "La Bartavelle" in Eygalières (13810).

Full moons in the AlpillesFull moons in the Alpilles

A first in Wenceslas's work, this "Digital Photocomposition" is an original and unique print, from the photocomposition of cut-out full moons bearing the NFT No. 0105. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - 30. 12. 21. Photos of several full moons taken at the farmhouse called "la Bartavelle" in Eygalières (13810).

Quartiers de Lune sur la CanebièreQuartiers de Lune sur la Canebière

The pedestrian area at the bottom of the Canabière, bordering Marseille's Old Port, is protected from vehicle access by retractable metal bollards. These bollards are illuminated at night by points of light and a ring of light, reminiscent of crescent moons. Hence the theme and title of this photocomposition by Wenceslas NFT 0186. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Marseille - December 21, 2024

From Darkness to LightFrom Darkness to Light

After creating the photocomposition "Shadows" in 2023, Wenceslas revisited the unused photographs taken in Eygalières in front of Chléophée's house to design this small square format, where the shadows of the hackberry trees and the lights of the streetlights at the edge of the sidewalk freely mingle at night. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Eygalières 2023 - Marseille - December 2024

Intruder in the intertwiningIntruder in the intertwining

2022 - Within this network of white lacquered and red-rimmed arches, a Marseille supporter wearing his club-colored cap can be seen. Go OM! Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39 cm (framed 40 cm x 50 cm). Created from an interlacing of metal arches into which the communal trash cans of downtown Marseille are fitted. NFT 0046

Mooring at the Old Port Mooring at the Old Port

Resembling fantastical hippopotamus mouths, these mooring bollards from Marseille's riverboats, untied from their ropes, transport us to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Dimensions: 14 cm x 20 cm (frame: 20 cm x 30 cm). Photographed at the Old Port pier, where throngs of tourists patiently queue to discover, once aboard, the wonders of the Calanques National Park.

Lava flowsLava flows

2022 - 39,5 cm x 49,5 cm (cadre :50 cm x 65 cm) NFT 0047

Homer - Abrin (Gers)Homer - Abrin (Gers)

Cats - Abrin (Gers)Cats - Abrin (Gers)

the garden wall - Abrin (Gers) the garden wall - Abrin (Gers)

20,5 cm x 29 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0088

Stones - Abrin (Gers)Stones - Abrin (Gers)

the Way of Saint Paul the Way of Saint Paul

I spent a long time, day after day, walking the sidewalks of Marseille and elsewhere, making them one of the recurring themes in my work. But my nighttime stroll through Saint-Paul de Vence revealed a new horizon to me, in the texture of the paving stones in its narrow streets, made of pebbles set upright in mortar. The hand of man is visible in every centimeter, in the precision of the gesture, giving this work a truly gigantic dimension. "Saint-Paul de Vence at Night / Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Saint-Paul de Vence - Marseille - 2022 - 2023."

Homage to RothkoHomage to Rothko

"Bathed in light that caresses its facade and illuminates its entrance gate, the Chapel of Kerran Castle appeared to me, with immense emotion—for I adore Mark Rothko—as a hymn to light, even at night, and to the incredibly powerful vibrations emanating from his work. I wanted, humbly, to pay him homage here. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm). Marseille - 2022-2023." Chapel of Kerran Castle (Arradon)

the cellothe cello

As night fell on the gardens of Kerran Castle, nestled at the far end of the Gulf of Morbihan, a light appeared in the distance, discreet yet alluring, like a call to investigate further. There I discovered a Romanesque chapel of magical purity, whose portal immediately caught my eye, for its ironwork, several hundred years old, was a true masterpiece, which I attempted to capture in photographs. Chapel of Kerran Castle (Arradon). NFT 0097

Talking Heads Talking Heads

"The stones speak to me. Their story has much to tell us about what they have seen and heard. So I am learning to listen to them to know what they have to say. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021." Commandery of Abrin (Gers).

The Gold of Stones The Gold of Stones

"Before its often majestic sunset in mid-August, the sun, coming from the west, caresses the south wall of the chapel, revealing its sublime relief, worn by time, but still standing for nearly 1,000 years. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Abrin: August 15, 2021 - Marseille: February 10, 2022." Chapel of Abrin (Gers).

Beneath the cobblestones of Prague, the land of BohemiaBeneath the cobblestones of Prague, the land of Bohemia

Every year, on Saint Nicholas' Day, December 6th, Wenceslas makes his biannual pilgrimage to the land of his Prague ancestors, the capital of Bohemia, to which he pays homage here. The square in Prague, very close to our house in Jungmanova, bears my Czech first name and my artist's name: Wenceslas. Dimensions: 48.5cm x 68.5cm (Frame: 60cm x 80cm) - Marseille - January 2024

Mishaps Mishaps

The adhesive strips on pedestrian crossings, meant to protect pedestrians, reveal, through the marks of sudden braking or abrupt acceleration, the caution to exercise when crossing a street in Marseille. Dimensions: 27.5 cm × 34.5 cm (frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021 from photographs of braking and acceleration marks on pedestrian crossings.

the Pachyderm of the Commandery the Pachyderm of the Commandery

"Nearly 1000 years ago, men sculpted and created, in stone, the fabulous mineral landscape that makes up the Romanesque portal of the Chapel of Abrin. Time, wind, and rain have since done their work, allowing us to discern the trunk of a resting pachyderm. Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). August 2021." Chapel of the Commandery of Abrin (Gers).

the Stone Lace the Stone Lace

"The portal of the Chapel of Abrin, also known as the Templar Church of Abrin, along with the tomb recess opposite it on the same north facade, is a source of admiration for the work of the craftsmen who sculpted it and a source of inspiration. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). August 2021." Chapel of the Abrin Commandery (Gers).

Castellane's BestiaryCastellane's Bestiary

2022 - 39,5 cm x 49,5 cm (cadre : 50 cm x 65 cm) NFT 0042

la Cité Engloutiela Cité Engloutie

Inspired by the submerged remains of the Old Port of Massilia 2,600 years ago, this photocomposition, in the form of cobblestones photographed on Rue d'Isoard at the corner of Boulevard Longchamp (13001), combines a mineral and aquatic atmosphere, while retaining all its secrets. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39 cm (Framed 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - April 2025

the Lion Fountainthe Lion Fountain

Between its almost cavernous walls, from which flows the clear water that sustains its basin, the Fountain of Place Saint-Sulpice is protected by four lions, one at each of its cardinal points. Wenceslas noticed one of them, with powerful claws and a mouth ready to defend its property, drop by drop. In its claws, the Coat of Arms of the city of Paris is firmly held. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm) - Paris-Marseille - January 2025

la Fontaine de Jouvencela Fontaine de Jouvence

Wenceslas's third photocomposition on the theme of the Saint-Sulpice Fountain (75006), designed by the architect Visconti in the mid-19th century, where water flows over three levels, from mineral to still water, at the bottom of which emerges an innocent baby seal's head. This is Wenceslas's two hundredth NFT since his beginnings in 1975 (NFT 0001 and NFT 002, the first photocompositions created in Paris under the rooftops of 8, rue Férou (75006)). Dimensions: 39.3 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - March 10, 2025

the Fountain of the Prefecturethe Fountain of the Prefecture

2022 - 39,5 cm x 49,5 cm (cadre : 50 cm x 65 cm) NFT 0045

la Fontaine de mon Enfancela Fontaine de mon Enfance

In the heart of Place Saint-Sulpice, at the bottom of Rue Férou, where our family has lived for over a century and where my brother Bernard continues this beautiful family history, stands a 12-meter-high hexagonal fountain, designed and built by Visconti between 1843 and 1847. I have passed by it thousands of times, especially during our time at the local primary school on Rue Madame, before crossing the Luxembourg Gardens to reach the Lycée Montaigne, and then walking down to it every day during my university studies on my way to the École des Beaux-Arts and Sciences Po. Dimensions: 28 cm x 37.6 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - March 5, 2025

Tribute to SoulagesTribute to Soulages

This photocomposition on Dibond, the original of which was destroyed during transport, pays homage to Soulages, "the painter of black." Light plays its part, bringing to life the parking garage ventilation grates on Cours Estienne d'Orves, near the Old Port of Marseille, revealing their magic at sunset. Dimensions: 60 cm x 86 cm (Frame: 77 cm x 105 cm) - Marseille: 2022 to Q1 2024 (Dibond July 2025)

Twin Towers (Homage to Soulages II)Twin Towers (Homage to Soulages II)

"Re-photocomposition" of the artwork NFT 0023, accidentally destroyed. This work was created from photographs of the ventilation grilles of the underground parking garage on Cours d'Estienne d'Orves, bordering the Old Port of Marseille. Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm).

Reflections of GroveReflections of Grove

On the ground floor of the Mas de La Bartavelle, there is a grove of pine trees surrounding the terrace of the bedroom where Laurence and I slept. A glass door separated this bedroom from the living room, in which the conifers were reflected, and, below and to the right of the door, the large living room with its vaulted ceilings. Mas "La Bartavelle" in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm)

ShadowsShadows

Shadows IIShadows II

Printed on Dibond using the NFT 0110 Shadows photocomposition, this artwork captivates the eye with its vibrations, its interplay of light and shadow, and its uncanny quality. It was created from photographs taken in Eygalières, on the way out of Chléophée's house where young trees were reflected on the sidewalk by the streetlights, and on the way to Paulette's for dinner. Dimensions: 60 cm x 86 cm (Frame: 77 cm x 107 cm) - Marseille - Q1 2024

law firmslaw firms

2022 - 39 cm x 49 cm (cadre : 50 cm x 65 cm) NFT 0048

Leo's LaméLeo's Lamé

One evening at a party, Léo wore this Paco Rabanne-style skirt, the inspiration for this photo composition. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - February 16, 2024

the Manosque Moray Eelthe Manosque Moray Eel

Created on New Year's Eve 2023 from a silk blouse and trousers by Anne G. in Manosque, this "moray eel," emerging from the depths of the rocks, surprises with its magnificent colors and movement. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - December 31, 2023

Olive TerraceOlive Terrace

Above the sidewalks of Marseille, the cast-iron railings of balconies and terraces cast reflections of their patterns at night, illuminated by the city's streetlights. Here, on one of Olive's balconies, an unexpected kaleidoscope is formed. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49.5 cm (Frame: 50 cm x 65 cm) - Marseille - March 1, 2024

the garden furniturethe garden furniture

the Autumn Salonthe Autumn Salon

the tower of sandthe tower of sand

Along the beach, metal grates anchored in the sidewalk allow glimpses of the pink sand beneath. This photo composition is conceived as an architectural work. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (framed 40 cm x 50 cm). Taken on the return journey from Saint-Paul de Vence in February 2022, during a stop at Cannes-la Bocca beach.

the Balcony on the beachthe Balcony on the beach

These metal grates allow glimpses of the pink sand of the seaside beneath. A tribute to the Russian Constructivists of the early 20th century. Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 29 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm). Photocomposition created from iPhone photographs of metal grates, captured in sunlight on the sidewalk bordering the beach at Cannes-la Bocca.

Tectonic faults in the AlpillesTectonic faults in the Alpilles

During several months of lockdown at the "La Bartavelle" farmhouse in Eygalières in 2020 and 2021, Wenceslas photographed numerous sunsets with the Alpilles hills as a backdrop. Dimensions: 48.5cm x 68.5cm (Frame: 60cm x 80cm) - Eygalières - Marseille: March 2020 - April 2024

Feuilles de FonteFeuilles de Fonte

When the leaves fall from the trees onto the cast-iron plaques lining the sidewalks of Boulevard Longchamp in Marseille, during an autumn Mistral weekend, Wenceslas is captivated by the contrast between nature, evaporating only to be reborn in a few months, and the permanence of these cast-iron urban structures, some of which are already a century old. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm) - Marseille - March 6, 2025

Beware of Covid (Saint-Charles Station)Beware of Covid (Saint-Charles Station)

Marseille's Saint-Charles train station still bears the marks of social distancing imposed by Covid-19. Created on February 22, 2022, my birthday, and completed in November 2023, it bears witness to this. (Dimensions: 28 cm x 38 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Marseille - Saint-Charles train station during Covid-19

Saint-Charles Station (Homage to Vasarely)Saint-Charles Station (Homage to Vasarely)

Like many public spaces, Marseille's Saint-Charles train station long bore the marks of social distancing measures imposed by Covid-19. Completed in 2023, this artwork bears witness to this. Marseille - 2023 - Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm).

the courtyard of the ryadthe courtyard of the ryad

2021 - The octagonal composition, formed from Telecom plates in the Old Port, photographed at a 45-degree angle at sunset, plunges towards the shaded courtyard of an imaginary riad in Marrakech. Dimensions: 27 cm x 34.2 cm (frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Created in Marseille in 2021, using Telecom plates, photographed in perspective, covering and protecting the power supply network for the buildings surrounding the Old Port. NFT 0019

Lune de MIelLune de MIel

From the living room window of his apartment overlooking a garden, Wenceslas, deeply sensitive to the moon and suffering from insomnia when it is full, spent months photographing its phases—a difficult task. Some may find in these photographs a celestial echo of the artwork NFT 0186 entitled "Quarters of the Moon on the Canebière." Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 34.5 cm (framed 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - February 8, 2025

Mars attacks the AlpillesMars attacks the Alpilles

A first in Wenceslas's oeuvre with NFT 104, this "Digital Photocomposition" is a unique original print, derived from the original photocomposition bearing NFT No. 0113. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Eygalières - 2021 Mas "la Bartavelle" in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles

Mars attacks the AlpillesMars attacks the Alpilles

Sunset at "La Bartavelle" in Eygalières, when the Mistral wind gives way to a few cumulus clouds heralding fine weather and a clear sky. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm). Photos taken at "La Bartavelle" in September 2021 and photocomposition completed on December 31, 2021.

le Caillou Turquoisele Caillou Turquoise

From the same PAM (Pont-à-Mousson) brand and the same format as “Soleil de Fonte” (NFT 0195), this cast iron plaque surprised Wenceslas with the movement created by its pattern, whose center resembles a sun and which conceals a small turquoise street treasure within a circle. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - September 11, 2025 - NFT 209

Soleil de fonteSoleil de fonte

At the corner of Rue d'Isoard and Rue Consolat, the crossroads where Wenceslas stops every lunchtime for his coffee at the Hippocampe bar-tabac, this manhole cover catches the eye with its magnificent interplay of light and shadow and its circular, yet asymmetrical, shape. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - February 20, 2025

The Star of the SandsThe Star of the Sands

In Marrakech in May 2024, Wenceslas spotted this star-patterned manhole cover in the Medina, where the metal is barely distinguishable from the surrounding sand. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Marrakech - May 2024

the Jellyfish of the Old Portthe Jellyfish of the Old Port

2022 - On a square base, this circular plaque features a symmetrical design with wavy patterns and two smiling eyes. Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 25.5 cm (frame 40 cm x 40 cm). Part of a series of square cast iron plaques illuminated by the Old Port's light and supplying its water network. NFT 0066

The Pink WaveThe Pink Wave

This water inlet of the SEM (Société des Eaux de Marseille), a beautifully designed object, was defaced by a Marseille graffiti artist in the form of pink arrows. The seven targets separating the two sets of waves at the heart of the image create an almost hypnotic effect. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Marseille - March 6, 2024

the Cyclopsthe Cyclops

This magnificent cast-iron plaque from Marseille reveals, at its heart, the eye of the Cyclops. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Marseille - May 2024

the Gates of Praguethe Gates of Prague

Closely resembling the NFT 174 "Prazska Kanalizace" in its central design featuring the Prague coat of arms, this manhole cover, manufactured by Pont à Mousson (PAM), captivated Wenceslas with its striking, non-slip design and the surrounding border of small sandstone paving stones. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Prague - June 2024

Prazska KanalizacePrazska Kanalizace

Among his favorite subjects, Wenceslas came across this Prague manhole cover, at the heart of which are the famous towers of Charles Bridge and the Common Square, where Prague's finest brasserie and a French gourmet restaurant are located, flanking the concert hall where Smetana's "The Moldau" is performed almost every night. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Prague - June 2024

the diamondthe diamond

Set on a square base, this plaque, indicating its function as a gasworks sign at its center, is striking for its unusual diamond shape, marked by the letter G at each corner, and its original design. Dimensions: 27 cm × 27 cm (frame 40 cm x 40 cm). It is part of a series of square cast-iron plaques, illuminated by the lights of the Old Port and supplying its gas network.

Satellite TelecomSatellite Telecom

This square-shaped plaque from the Marseille Telecom network stands out and intrigues with its magnificent, non-slip mandala design. Dimensions: 16.5 cm x 16.5 cm (frame 30 cm x 30 cm). It is part of a series of square cast-iron plaques, illuminated by the light from the Old Port and powered by the Telecom network.

Marrakech RastaMarrakech Rasta

In Marrakech, in front of the gate of Vincent and Caroline's riad Zina, located in the heart of the Medina, this cast-iron plaque improbably displays the colors of the Jamaican Rastafarian flag. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm) - Marrakech - May 2024

the eyes and the smilethe eyes and the smile

2022 - 25,5 cm x 25,5 cm (cadre :40 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0067

Wavelets on calm seaWavelets on calm sea

Square in base, this anonymous manhole cover, bearing no maker's mark other than the initials TS, is striking for the regularity of its repetitive, wave-like pattern. Dimensions: 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm (frame 30 cm x 30 cm). Part of a series of square cast-iron manhole covers, illuminated by the light of the Old Port. NFT 0056

Our Lady of the GuardOur Lady of the Guard

At 3:49 AM on December 31, 2021, a storm had just broken over the dome of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The light then became magical. Dimensions: 17.7 cm x 26.5 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm). Photographed on New Year's Eve 2022, from the terrace of 150 rue Breteuil, Marseille.

Lightning on the Good MotherLightning on the Good Mother

December 31, 2021 - 3:48 AM - At 3:48 AM on the night of December 31, 2021, lightning struck the statue of the Bonne-Mère (Our Lady of the Guard) that adorns the dome of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a magical moment captured by chance on an iPhone. Dimensions: 17.3 cm x 25 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm). Photographed on the night of December 31, 2022, from the terrace of 150 rue Breteuil, Marseille. NFT 0040

ConstellationConstellation

the Grimoire of Secretsthe Grimoire of Secrets

Man at bus stop 49Man at bus stop 49

Taken near the Bus 49 stop "Roux de Brignoles," between a manhole cover and the yellow curb. A man stands patiently, feet apart, waiting for the bus to arrive. Dimensions: 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm (frame 30 cm x 40 cm). Bus 49 is the only bus serving the upper part of Rue Breteuil, at irregular intervals.

Accident on the SidewalkAccident on the Sidewalk

Returning from Paris Saint-Charles station to Marseille late one evening on the TGV, Wenceslas came across this scene of an accident, where a benevolent Michelin Man approaches an injured person lying on the sidewalk to administer first aid. Dimensions: 28.3 cm x 38.3 cm (Frames: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille: 04. 2024 NFT 162

Cyclone in MarseilleCyclone in Marseille

Photograph taken from the television screen displaying the tram timetable at the Belsunce - Alcazar station in Marseille, heading towards Arenc-le Silo, which was also vandalized during the riots of late June - early July 2023, as if they were nights of a cyclone that had struck Marseille. Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 34.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - January 16, 2024

Going up Boulevard LongchampGoing up Boulevard Longchamp

Walking up Boulevard Longchamp, where Wenceslas lives, this snapshot encapsulates the recurring themes of his work: shadow and light, traces—whether fleeting or slow to disappear—and the sidewalks of Marseille, with their curbs and the cast-iron plaques that enliven them and open onto the underground networks that irrigate and nourish the city. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - March 6, 2024

Cliffs in the CalanquesCliffs in the Calanques

Horizontally inverted photograph NFT 130, titled "Fireworks at Belsunce," taken a few weeks later on the television screen displaying the tram timetable at the Belsunce - Alcazar station in Marseille. It shows the sea behind the cliffs of the Calanques National Park. Dimensions: 28.2 cm x 38 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - January 16, 2024

Fireworks in BelsunceFireworks in Belsunce

During the nights of riots in late June and early July 2023 in Marseille, the tramway sign at the Belsunce-Alcazar station towards Arenc le Silo was targeted, transforming it into an image of fireworks, which persists into early 2024. That's Marseille, baby!!! Marseille - Belsunce-Alcazar tram station - July 2023

l'Ange de la Nuitl'Ange de la Nuit

Along a Marseille sidewalk, "The Angel of the Night" appears, warning pedestrians of the dangers of scooters that speed through the middle of the road, oblivious to strollers and their mothers, in the improbable form of a faded adhesive marking indicating the presence of a bike lane. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - May 2024

The Man with Ray-BansThe Man with Ray-Bans

This trace of a Marseille sidewalk reveals, in black and white, the face of a man wearing poorly fitted Ray-Ban sunglasses, the same sunglasses Wenceslas has worn for nearly 50 years. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - July 3, 2024

Toto's HeadToto's Head

With his profile captured on a sidewalk in Marseille's 1st arrondissement, Toto offers us all his naiveté, gentleness, and candor, and, I would say, his fleeting authenticity. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - May 2024

KnightKnight

2022 - 16,7 cm x 26,7 cm (cadre :30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0038

le Congre des Calanquesle Congre des Calanques

Near the ancient, now-buried Phocaea, "The Conger Eel of the Calanques" prepares, amidst the sidewalks turned to rocks, to seize its prey, while intently watching for potential predators. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - July 17, 2024

The Ghost of the SidewalkThe Ghost of the Sidewalk

In this yellowish paint stain, polluting this stretch of Marseille sidewalk for months, lurks a fearsome ghost, accompanied, like a parasite clinging to a sperm whale's ear, by a ghostly baby—for those who know how to discern it. Dimensions: 20.2 cm x 41 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Yellow paint dripped down a Marseille sidewalk and is now dry.

the marine fossilthe marine fossil

2022 - This depicts a marine fossil, recovered from the depths of the Old Port, whose upper fin resembles Mickey Mouse's head. Dimensions: 16 cm x 24 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm). A bizarre mark left on a Marseille sidewalk, offering different subjects depending on its orientation, horizontal or vertical. NFT 0069

Walking Down the StreetWalking Down the Street

Like its twin, "The Little Walker" (NFT 166), its sidewalk companion guides travelers along the pedestrian walkway leading to Boulevard National from the Saint-Charles train station in Marseille. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - June 30, 2024

the Little Walkerthe Little Walker

With a joyful and determined step, the "little walker" makes his way to school, Boulevard de la Libération in Marseille 13001. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - April 2024

The man in a hurry in the nightThe man in a hurry in the night

In Marseille, the area around Saint-Charles train station and Boulevard National is known to be unsafe late at night, so this pedestrian hurries home with a determined stride. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille: April 2024

Choo-Choo (the Locomotive)Choo-Choo (the Locomotive)

Rather curiously placed on the pedestrian walkway leading out of Marseille's Saint-Charles train station, this locomotive pictogram caught Wenceslas's eye with its design that was both explicit and childlike. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - July 3, 2024

the locomotivethe locomotive

2022 - 16,8 cm x 26,4 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0034

the Czech Bicyclethe Czech Bicycle

Returning to Prague, his native land, last June, Wenceslas captured this bicycle parking space imprint, with a cyclist at the handlebars, on irregular, pink-tinted sandstone cobblestones. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Prague - June 2024

the bicyclethe bicycle

the Tram T2 Robotthe Tram T2 Robot

Between the cars of the Marseille tramway, in addition to the vertical bellows, a mechanical articulation device allows the cars to rotate, a crucial maneuver that occurs twice upon arrival at the Réformés - Canebières station. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - February 2024

The Big-Eared SmileThe Big-Eared Smile

Like the "Phantom of the Sidewalk" (NFT 102), this orange mark affixed to the Marseille sidewalk intrigues with its smile, its gaze, and its large ears. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - June 20, 2024

the Dog Walkthe Dog Walk

Near Chléophée's house in Eygalières, a pedestrian crossing allows the neighbor's dog to water the tree bordering the sidewalk every evening. Eygalières - August 2023. In front of Chléophée's gate. Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles

the White Poodle on a Green Leashthe White Poodle on a Green Leash

Securely attached to its plastic leash, the poodle patiently awaits its owner, who is shopping at Vival in Eygalières. Eygalières 2023. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Photographed near the gate of Chléophée's villa in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles. NFT 0116

The Fox (Still Life with Red Glass)The Fox (Still Life with Red Glass)

Taken during lunch at Cyrille Putman's house on the Sunday of my Arles exhibition, "Marseille Remix," this will be part of an "animal" series in which everyone will find something to interpret. Arles - June 25, 2023. Arles - at Cyrille and Alex Putman's home in Trinquetaille on June 25, 2023, at the end of lunch. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm)

the Migratory Duckthe Migratory Duck

Flying through heavy snowflakes, this duck in full flight seeks sun and warmth under the African skies. Marseille - December 2023. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm)

Dragon BallDragon Ball

Within the hemispheres that punctuate this pedestrian crossing, an orange trace marks the secret presence of a fire-breathing dragon, surmounted by its companion. Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 49 cm (framed 50 cm x 65 cm). Photographed in Place Castellane, Marseille, on the pedestrian crossing for the visually impaired that separates Avenue du Prado from Brasserie Le Masséna, a favorite haunt of Wenceslas. NFT 0055

the fire-breathing dragonthe fire-breathing dragon

2022 - 22,6 cm x 38,4 cm (cadre :30 cm x 45 cm) NFT 0065

the Monitor Lizardthe Monitor Lizard

A snapshot from Wenceslas's wildlife series, this curbside photograph reveals a monitor lizard licking leftover garbage. Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 34.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - January 18, 2024

le Vieux Varanle Vieux Varan

Since January 2024, the date of Wenceslas's first snapshot of this animal subject (NFT 146), his favorite monitor lizard, stranded on a Marseille sidewalk, has aged considerably, marked with red spray paint and graffiti from sanitation workers, undoubtedly signifying its imminent demise by pickaxe. What a grim fate! Dimensions: 29 cm x 39 cm (framed 40 cm x 50 cm): Paris 07. 2024 - Marseille 21. 02.2025

the big beastthe big beast

With its jaws stretched towards its prey, its paws parting two metal bars, the "great beast" fascinates with its wild energy, its sharp eye, and its fur bristling with the tension of the moment. Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 34.5 cm (framed 40 cm × 50 cm). An improbable trace left on a sidewalk, like a splash of paint unsuccessfully swept away by a broom, in a street in Marseille.

the Seal of Saint-Supicethe Seal of Saint-Supice

In the circular basin of the Saint-Sulpice fountain, where water from the upper levels splashes gently, this seal rests, its black eyes gazing at visitors before its eventual disappearance, once the water bubbles have burst into the polluted Parisian atmosphere. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Paris - March 5, 2025

le Cheval de Feule Cheval de Feu

"The Fire Horse," a snapshot taken by Nicolas H., the rights to which were transferred to Nicolas Hossard in exchange for a framed painting of the work acquired by Wenceslas, takes off at a full gallop before being engulfed by the surrounding flames. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - June 25, 2025

Black SnoopyBlack Snoopy

Originally indistinct, but likely set in asphalt, "Black Snoopy" seems to be sniffing the pleasant scents of the sidewalk, left behind by his fellow Snoopys and other passersby. Dimensions: 17.3 cm x 25.6 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm). On the sidewalk of Rue Breteuil, near Rue du Docteur Fiolle, a cement plaque features "Black Snoopy," the central subject.

Sleepy SnoopySleepy Snoopy

2022 - 17,5 cm x 26,4 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0057

le Serpent à l'affutle Serpent à l'affut

Just like "The Monitor Lizard" and "The Conger Eel of the Calangues" in 2024, and like "Snoopy" in 2022, "The Lurking Snake" patiently watches for its prey on the edge of its favorite manhole cover, at the corner of Rue d'Isoard and Boulevard Longchamp in Marseille. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - February 21, 2025

the Young Hellenethe Young Hellene

2022 - These fragments of paint on the ground, captured on the sidewalk outside Espace Jouenne, reveal, upon closer inspection, the face of a young Greek woman, like an ancient Greek statue. Dimensions: 17 cm x 27 cm (framed: 30 cm x 40 cm). Photographed on location, 20 meters from Espace Jouenne, in front of 35 rue Montgrand, 13006 Marseille. NFT 0030

le vieil Hellènele vieil Hellène

Located on Rue Montgrand in Marseille, very close to Espace Jouenne where Wenceslas presented his first exhibition, "The Young Hellenic" and "Ulysses in Massilia" have aged, hence the title of this snapshot, "The Old Hellenic," the third in this series, photographed over several years. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - February 13, 2025

the Old Weimaranerthe Old Weimaraner

With his dark eyes and gentle gaze, this old dog immediately evokes sympathy and a certain sadness at the thought of his soon disappearance from the Longchamp neighborhood where he lived for so long and where this snapshot was taken by Wenceslas. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - July 2024

The Old Opium SmokerThe Old Opium Smoker

Hirsute and with a dark look in his eyes, this old opium addict takes one of his last drags on his pipe. Eygalières 2023. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm). Photographed near the gate of Chléophée's villa in Eygalières - 13810 - Alpilles

les Griffes de Sharivanles Griffes de Sharivan

Andy Warhol, who helped me up from a bicycle fall on Rue Bonaparte, at the bistro on the corner of Place Saint-Sulpice, found inspiration in Sharivan, a figurine created in 1982, to make silkscreen prints. Wenceslas pays homage to him here, with all his admiration. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm) - Marseille - June 25, 2025

The Laughing Man (Homage to Yue Minjun)The Laughing Man (Homage to Yue Minjun)

Opposite the Bouchard Clinic, this fire hydrant, ready to save lives in the surrounding area in case of an alert or disaster, displays its smiling face, flanked by the number 11 from its football jersey. Opposite the Bouchard Clinic, at the top of Rue Breteuil in Marseille (13006), where Wenceslas lived for two years, this friend became familiar to me during my many visits to the Bouchard Clinic's MRI and CT department. Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 29.5 cm (framed 40 x 50 cm) - Marseille - 2022 NFT 072

the seated manthe seated man

2022 - 17 cm x 27 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0033

Planted cruise missilePlanted cruise missile

Photographed from a bird's-eye view, this bollard contrasts with the endless rows of cylindrical-headed ones. You can gently place your hand on it for security before crossing the street. Dimensions: 14 cm x 20 cm (frame: A4). Minimalist, created in the style of a Japanese haiku, from a recently installed Marseille sidewalk bollard. NFT 0028

Putin's missile plantedPutin's missile planted

Photographed from a bird's-eye view, this metal bollard, with its white lacquered top, seems to want to prevent anyone from leaning on it, for fear of injury. Fortunately, it landed there without exploding. Dimensions: 14 cm x 19.5 cm (frame: A4). Minimalist, created, like a Japanese haiku, from a recently installed metal bollard with a pointed top, resembling a military helmet. NFT 0029

the White Ladythe White Lady

Almost alone amidst the hundreds of metal bollards of Rue Breteuil and Cours Puget, "The White Lady," with her melancholic gaze, seems to await her companion, motionless a few meters away. Dimensions: 14 cm x 20 cm (frame: A4). Created, in the style of a Japanese haiku, from a Marseille sidewalk bollard, with a cylindrical head and neck lacquered white, marked by a strip of bitumen. NFT 0025

the sidewalk watchmanthe sidewalk watchman

This metal bollard, at the edge of the sidewalk and roadway, protects pedestrians from cars and prevents them from parking, hence its obvious function, which gives this composition its title. Dimensions: 14 cm x 20 cm (frame: A4). A minimalist piece created, in the style of a Japanese haiku, from a metal sidewalk bollard, of which there are hundreds of thousands in the city of Marseille. NFT 0026

Moon WalkMoon Walk

2022 - 27,5 cm x 34,5 cm (cadre :40 cm x 50 cm) NFT 0062

Remember Man RayRemember Man Ray

In front of our parking space on Rue Grobet in Marseille, this oil slick left by passing car wheels reminded me of the portrait of a woman seen from behind, photographed by Man Ray, to whom I pay homage here. Marseille - 2023. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm).

Norton 750Norton 750

2022 - 17,3 cm x 23,5 cm (cadre :30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0036

Triumph "Bonneville"Triumph "Bonneville"

2022 - 16,8 cm x 26,8 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0035

Urban patternsUrban patterns

2022 - 26,5 cm x 36,5 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0070

The Eiffel Tower has disappearedThe Eiffel Tower has disappeared

During the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Eiffel Tower was illuminated in a spectacular display of lasers and fireworks, and suddenly disappeared. This unique moment is captured in this photograph. Dimensions: 19 cm x 29 cm (Frame: 30 cm x 40 cm) - Paris - August 11, 2024

Gers hikingGers hiking

This cyclist, after a refreshing stop in Lactoure, heads towards Abrin, along a path lined with sunflowers still in their splendid colors, before the summer of 2025 and its heatwave bring this summer ode to an end. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Lactoure (Gers) - August 24, 2025

Shite Nô with a white maskShite Nô with a white mask

2022 16,2 cm x 26 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0051

Shite Nô with blue maskShite Nô with blue mask

2022 - 16,2 cm x 26 cm (cadre : 30 cm x 40 cm) NFT 0037

Storm at Saint-Victor AbbeyStorm at Saint-Victor Abbey

Taken on January 16, 2024, at the Marseille tram station "Belsunce - Alcazar," this photograph bears the marks of the riot nights of late June and early July 2024. Photographed eight months after the artwork NFT 130, titled "Fireworks at Belsunce - Alcazar," it is a testament to the passage of time on digital images. NFT 144. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.3 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - January 16, 2024

Toto with Two FacesToto with Two Faces

Following "Toto's Head" in 2024, Wenceslas captured this surprising and intriguing two-sided mark on a Marseille sidewalk. Its two eyes direct the gaze, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, united by the same horizontal smile. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - July 2025

an indian in the cityan indian in the city

2022 - This seemingly insignificant mark at the foot of a sidewalk is the subject of this snapshot: a Native American, with his feathered headdress, aggressive face, and determined expression, appears ready to die for his tribe. 16.2 cm x 26 cm (framed 30 cm x 40 cm). Taken on a street corner in the 6th arrondissement of Marseille. NFT 0052

an Indian in Marseillean Indian in Marseille

Nearly two years after "An Indian in the City" (NFT 0052), Wenceslas stumbled upon this time-worn paint stain, which gives a new face and a gaunt form to this iconic "trace" from his "Marseille Sidewalks" series. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 39.5 cm (Frame: 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - May 2024

le Vieil Indienle Vieil Indien

Walking back from the Reformed Church towards the Palais Longchamp, Wenceslas came across this painted mark on the ground again. He had photographed it for the first time and exhibited it in June 2022 at Espace Jouenne, on Rue Montgrand in Marseille, under the title "An Indian in the City" (NFT 0052). Two years later, this mark became "An Indian in Marseille," its emaciated silhouette being the subject of a new snapshot, exhibited in Paris at the end of October 2024 (NFT 0172). Several months later, Wenceslas found the same silhouette again by chance, bent over with age, hence its title "The Old Indian," and marked with red spray paint by a tag signifying its impending disappearance due to the installation of fiber optic cables at the corner of Boulevard Longchamp and Rue Grobet in Marseille. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 38.5 cm (frame 40 cm x 50 cm) - Marseille - 22. 01. 2025