“When people pass a poster in the street they will be attracted or not by the image. No one will tell them they have to look at it. They will only discover it because of its strength.
And that is the magic of the poster – you notice only a good image, not a weak one. Since I started making posters more than 25 years ago, I have never compromised. A good idea must come right away or never.” – Razzia
Addicted Art Gallery proudly presents a selection of works by poster artist Razzia. Enjoy A Journey Through Time.
A Journey Through Time
In the golden age of posters, the best artists were employed to create unique artist impressions for advertising campaigns without the use of computer generated graphics. French artist Razzia replicates this process by conceiving his posters from an original painting to produce his memorable Art Deco inspired works.
The story of the man who became Razzia began with the birth of Courbouleix–Dénériaz in Montparnasse at the onset of the 1950s. He did not start as a poster artist - instead, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin in his original professional capacity as a music photographer.
In 1979, he undertook a photo shoot for choreographer Carolyn Carlson, where he produced his first graphic. He began one of the most legendary poster art careers in recent decades, as he captured the attention of fashion gurus during subsequent years spent frequenting the Parisian club 'Palace'.
Rendez Vous A Paris
It was in publications across the Atlantic that Razzia's stunning visuals were first exposed to a broader population. It was only a short time before he created memorable advertising campaigns for prestigious clients such as Bloomingdales, Harrod's, Lancia Automobiles, Macy's and - particularly notably - Louis Vuitton, with whom he has associated for more than 25 years.
Singapore - Kuala Lumpur
Rockefeller 1999
With his evocative painted renderings having also won the affection of such celebrity collectors as Elton John, Michael Caine and Jackie Collins, Razzia has firmly booked his place in history as one of the last in the line of genuinely great poster artists in the post-war tradition of Bernard Villemot, René Gruau and Raymond Savignac.
Bistro du Nord
Boheme Run
Bon Voyage
Bagatelle 1996
Hand Portrait
Get in touch with blair@addictedgallery.com or elena@addictedgallery.com if you'd like additional information about Razzia and his marvellous art.
Until the next one...
Blair & El
A little about Addicted...
Our aim at Addicted Art Gallery is to connect you to art in a friendly, posh-less, non-highbrow way.
Over the years we have developed a love for all different types of art and that is what we want Addicted Art Gallery to reflect. As a result, we have divided our art into three broad categories.
Our diverse portfolio includes; Contemporary Art, with a melting pot of pieces from all over the globe; Urban and Pop Art, featuring well known and highly respected artists whose works will make you think, laugh and question; and lastly, there are our beautiful Vintage Posters and Art Deco inspired works which will transport you to a different time.
We hope you enjoy what our Gallery has to offer and encourage everyone to get Addicted too.
