Julien Ceccaldi (b. 1987, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is an artist whose paintings and drawings depict androgynous characters influenced by Shoujo manga, including The Rose of Versailles, known as Lady Oscar in France and Quebec. Exploring themes of intimacy, aspiration, and freedom, Ceccaldi’s work finds moments of hope and humour within macabre and unsettling situations, such as the quest for love within patriarchal structures.
Ceccaldi received a BFA from Concordia University, Montreal, and has exhibited in galleries since 2007. His work has been presented in solo and group exhibitions at institutions including MoMA PS1 and MoMA, Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art, New York; Kölnischer Kunstverein, Germany; Musée d’art moderne et contemporain de Genève, Switzerland; Consortium Museum and Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, France; and the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London; amongst many others. His work has also been exhibited extensively at galleries internationally and featured in publications including Artforum and Frieze. Ceccaldi lives and works in New York, USA.
Julien Ceccaldi
Silver-Spoon Siblings
Silver-Spoon Siblings, 2026
Pencil, ink, and acrylic on paper
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Julien Ceccaldi
La Révolution Française
La Révolution Française, 2026
Pencil, ink, and acrylic on paper
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Julien Ceccaldi
Brothers in Pompeii
Brothers in Pompeii, 2026
Acrylic on canvas
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Julien Ceccaldi
Golden Child
Golden Child, 2026
Acrylic on canvas
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Julien Ceccaldi
Saturn Eating the Royal Children
Saturn Eating the Royal Children, 2026
Acrylic on canvas
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Julien Ceccaldi
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror, 2026
Acrylic on canvas
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Julien Ceccaldi
Growing up Gay
Growing up Gay, 2026
Crib, comforter, plastic skeleton, melted drop cloth, wood stain, wig, acrylic paint on duralar, fake eyelashes, pyjama, and video game controller
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