Internationally recognized and award-winning, Sebastien Courty’s studio is dedicated to sustainability and to the exploration of multiculturalism. Since 2015, the artist has been redefining traditional craftsmanship, such as hand weaving, to create groundbreaking and unexpected artistic installations.
With expertise in innovative techniques, the artist design artworks that challenge conventional norms, redefining unity and diversity. Courty's visionary concepts spark meaningful conversations, embodying a message of harmony and respect. His intricate and permanent contemporary textile art compositions weave cultural narratives into art, garnering widespread admiration.
The artist has built a reputation for intertwining diverse cultural perspectives, offering a fresh lens through which to explore human connections in an ever-evolving world. The studio's commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision places it at the forefront of the contemporary art scene, consistently pushing artistic boundaries and inspiring audiences worldwide
Education
2008 - 2010: National Art School of Paris, (Les Beaux Art de Paris), Paris, FR.
2010 - 2012: ENSAAMA, Superior Art School Olivier de Serres, Paris, FR.
2012 - 2015: The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Award & Residency
2022: CODA AWARD Public Art, Denver, CO.
2021: Excellence Prize, Art Expo Dallas, TX.
2019: The Workshop Residency — Fann a Porter Gallery, Dubai, UAE.
2018: LM Studio and the Design Parade at The Villa Noailles Residency, France.
2016: WantedDesign AWARD, Art meets Design — NYC by Design, New York, NY.
Solo & Group Exhibitions
2024: The Core Fine Art - Frieze Los Angeles, CA.
2023: United Women - Art Basel - Miami Beach, FL.
2022: Melting Series, the gallery Art Angels at Art Basel Miami, FL.
2022: Totem - A Wall’s Jewelry, Markowicz Galleries, Dallas, TX & Laguna Beach, CA.
2022: Identities in Thread, The High Line Nine Galleries X ChaShaMa, New York, NY.
2022: Resurgence Show - The Art and Design Gallery at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY.
2022: Beauty in the Diversity of Ethnicities, United Nations, New York, NY.
2021: The Art Noir, The African Heritage Cultural Art Center, Art Basel Miami, FL.
2019: Sculpture in Motion, Eden Fine Art, New York, NY.
2019: Totem - A Wall’s Jewelry, TheWorkshop Gallery, Dubai, UAE.
2017: Angles in Cubism, Trend Union, Edelkoort INC, New York, NY.
2017: Liquid Knowledge, The Gallery at Industry City, New York, NY.
2016: Unknown Empire, AOTU Studio, Beijing, China.
2015: Non Washable, Bespoke Studio, New York, NY.
2015: The Museum, The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY.
Public & Private Commissions
2024: Cultural Gateway, Dorothy Height Elementary School — public art commission, Washington, DC.
2023: True Blue — private art commission Tribute to Tiffany & Co Flagship Store, New York, NY.
2023: The Fabric of Bell — public art commission by NPZ Studio and Inspired by Somerset Development, Holmdel, NJ.
2023: Gems of The Sea, for the coral reef protection — public art commission, Miami, FL.
2022: Mirage, for the coral reef protection — public art commission, Miami, FL.
2022: Together — BARNEYS Residences, Tulum, Mexico.
2022: United Women — The United Nations and UN Women entity, New York, NY.
2021: Shimmer — private art commission, Hudson Yards, New York, NY.
2021: Saudi Unity — art commission by ART IN EMBASSIES for the US Consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
2020: Collaboration with “Atelier Celine” — Creation of a luxurious DIY Textile Art Kit, Dubai, UAE.
2020: Gold Waterfall — private art commission, La Marina, Dubai, UAE.
2020: Totem of South Africa — private art commission, Las Vegas, NV.
2020: The Gold Shirt — private art commission for The Nelson Mandela Foundation, South Africa.
2020: Precious Memories — private art commission, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2019: Gilded Luminescence — private art commission, Dubai, UAE.
2018: Within — private art commission, ”NARRATIV" New York, NY.
2017: Shin Se Gae — public art commission for the department store in Kang-Nam, Seoul, South Korea.
2016: Contemporary Fiber Art Series — The Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, Taiwan.
2016: Berlingot, Michelin Guide — private art commission, London, UK.
2015: Golden Textile — luxury in design for WantedDesign, New York, NY.