Pierre Charpin

“I don’t like arrogant objects. As a designer, I think it is important to try to propose something that is not, how you say, ‘a lot’. I use simple things to express emotions.” — Pierre Charpin, in Forbes

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Acclaimed artist, designer and maker Pierre Charpin’s work is characterised by extensive research on form and colour.

Strongly influenced by his background as a fine artist, Pierre (France, 1962) is devoted to art and objects. He is also a set-and exhibition-designer, a researcher and a professor of industrial design. He is heavily involved in the manufacturing of his work – both experimental projects and collaborations with renowned global brands such as Hermès, Hay and Saint-Louis Crystal to name a few.

Charpin works from his late father’s art studio on the outskirts of Paris. He lives in the centre of the city, and sees it as an important source of inspiration. Whether creating artworks, designing sets or products, his minimalist aesthetic and use of elementary forms is constant. Charpin judiciously balances colour, line, form and space in rhythmic, expressive compositions.

Artist CV

Awards

In 2004, Pierre Charpin was the winner of the international competition for the design of the Carafe Eau de Paris, produced in an edition of 10 000. His vase Triplo (Venini) featured in the selection list for the Compassod’Oro 2005. In 2012, Pierre Charpin was selected by the French Institut in Japan to attend a research residency in the Villa Kujoyama (Kyoto). He was also awarded Designer of the Year 2017 by Maison&Objet.

Major institutions

Pierre's designs are held in many public collections: Fonds national d’Artcontemporain (Paris/La Défense), Musée national d’Artmoderne/Centre de créationindustrielle (Paris), Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris), Grand–Hornu Images (Mons), Indianapolis Museum of Art (USA). Most recently, his work was acquired by Centre Pompidou.

Brand collaborations

His practice has centered on experimental projects and objects. In the course of his career, Pierre has worked with renowned manufacturers such as Alessi, Arita 16/16, Ceramiche Piemme, Design Gallery Milano, Hay, Hermès, Japan Creative, Ligne Roset, la Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Post Design, Tayou& co, Tectona, Venini and more.