The exhibition
HELLO! MONSIEUR ROSE
Visit Mignonism is an artistic movement dreamed up by Philippe Katerine, whose universe is as surprising and delicate as its creator. With its resolutely poetic and offbeat influences, this movement advocates the propagation of cuteness in our physical and psychic environments. With lucidity, the Mignonism praises beauty in simplicity.
Philippe Katerine presents a series of inflatable sculptures in the public space, all featuring "Monsieur Rose". This monumental icon of cuteness is perched on the city's rooftops. These characters transform streets into playful places, and our daily movements into delightful, colorful journeys.
From February 8 to March 2, 2025, as part of DIG SHIBUYA 2025philippe Katerine's iconic inflatable sculpture, "Monsieur Rose", will cross continents to take up residence in the heart of Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most emblematic districts. The famous Shibuya crossroads is one of the busiest crosswalks in the world (almost 390,000 people a day).
ABOUT THE ARTIST
PHILIPPE KATERINE
Philippe Katerine is a popular artist worth (re)discovering. He subverts aesthetic norms and thwarts cultural conventions while retaining his highly personal and singular tone. Actor, director, singer and composer, the artist is also a visual artist. He likes to depict everyday life by paraphrasing, with humor, the great questions of existence.
Revealed by the song I love Luxor in 2005, Philippe Katerine is first and foremost known for his musical career. In 2020, he was named best male artist of the year at the Victoires de la Musique awards. He is also a prolific actor. In 2020, he won the César for Best Supporting Actor for Le Grand Bain.
ILS EN PARLENT
"Pink art invades the Shibuya skyline - "Mr. Pink" arrives in Japan for the first time. He clings to the railing with both hands and looks out over the Shibuya crossroads in a playful way, which is adorable." - Takashi Fujii, Shibuyabunka
PARTNERS
This project is made possible with the support of the Bureau des grands événements and the Service de la culture et du patrimoine de la Ville de Québec.
This project is presented in collaboration with the rentingART agency.
