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What if in a kingdom of black humor, the king was a Cat? A king that can make fun of everything.

Born in 1954 in Brussels, the artist Philippe Geluck grew up in a family surrounded by art. His father was a draftsman, his mother a soprano and as a child he began visiting museums and familiarizing with Sempé, Chaval and even with the satirical magazine, Hara-Kiri.

In 1972, he joined INSAS (Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle) but a year before, young Geluck had already been noticed. He was already drawing and with his brother who was a graphic designer, they created a magazine on the walls of the toilets. A place which is more favorable for communication than we think, this way, his work was spotted by the editor of the humorous journal, "L'oeuf" who heard about Geluck and offered him a job in his magazine.

From then on, he had a lot of offers and opportunities. In 1972, Geluck exhibited his work at the Palace of Fine Arts of Brussels at the event «La Venus de Milo ou les dangers de la célébrité », his work stood besides those of Man Ray and Dali. The Maya Gallery liked the work of the artist and offered him his first personal exhibition in 1976.

Philipe Geluck worked as well at the theater. He went regularly on stage and worked alternatively on the stage design and acting. During an audition for a friend, he finally got the main role and played in the National Theater for the first time.

At the age of 26, Geluck had already a pretty hectic life, but in 1980 he took a decisive turn. His marriage to Dany was announced and the cartoonist had the idea of using a funny cat and his wife on the wedding announcement cards, to symbolize the young couple. The idea was a success, and in 1983 Luc Honorez, journalist for «Le Soir » asked Geluck to make drawings of their new face. The Cat was born, long live the Cat.

He quickly became the mascot of the magazine and much more. The Cat appeared as well in the magazine « A Suivre », before they offered him his very own edition. In 1986, the first comic strip which was completely devoted to the Cat come out. This was a major hit and Belgium found in him its modern icon.

Phillipe Geluck did not given up stage acting, in fact he began acting for the cinema in 1990, where he worked with Laurent Ruquier on " On n'est pas couché" as well as with Michel Drucker. Ten years later, the feline won the heart of many with « Le Chat s'Expose » which was the first exhibition completely dedicated to him, at the Fine Arts of Paris, which opened its doors to comics for this occasion.

Finally, we can see the importance of satirical artists of the caliber of Philippe Geluck, who reached freedom of speech and spread humor through his drawings.


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Print, Heures sup', Philippe Geluck

Heures sup'

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, J'adore être peint, Philippe Geluck

J'adore être peint

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Mondrian pas sec, Philippe Geluck

Mondrian pas sec

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 39.4 inch

$2,208

Print, Avec des si, Philippe Geluck

Avec des si

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Pepette, Philippe Geluck

Pepette

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Le grand plouf, Philippe Geluck

Le grand plouf

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, La mère patrie, Philippe Geluck

La mère patrie

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Menu du jour, Philippe Geluck

Menu du jour

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, Tout ce que vous voulez, Philippe Geluck

Tout ce que vous voulez

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, On est les mêmes, Philippe Geluck

On est les mêmes

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Une belle occasion, Philippe Geluck

Une belle occasion

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, My mortherland, Philippe Geluck

My mortherland

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Home sweet home, Philippe Geluck

Home sweet home

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, Fromage !, Philippe Geluck

Fromage !

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, La boucherie BD, Philippe Geluck

La boucherie BD

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, En avant, marche, Philippe Geluck

En avant, marche

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, La ronde des arts, Philippe Geluck

La ronde des arts

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, Eléphant, Philippe Geluck

Eléphant

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$453

Print, Le feuille qui tombe, Philippe Geluck

Le feuille qui tombe

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$170

Print, Au voleur !, Philippe Geluck

Au voleur !

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$453

Print, Ceux qui s'aiment, Philippe Geluck

Ceux qui s'aiment

Philippe Geluck

Print - 23.6 x 19.7 inch

$340

Print, Useful thought, Philippe Geluck

Useful thought

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$170

Print, Vitruve, Philippe Geluck

Vitruve

Philippe Geluck

Print - 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

$2,491

Print, Grande famille, Philippe Geluck

Grande famille

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

Sold

Sculpture, La réflexion du Chat, Philippe Geluck

La réflexion du Chat

Philippe Geluck

Sculpture - 17.3 x 16.5 x 17.3 inch

Sold

Sculpture, J'ai les boules (mini), Philippe Geluck

J'ai les boules (mini)

Philippe Geluck

Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

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Sculpture, Le mini Chat au journal, Philippe Geluck

Le mini Chat au journal

Philippe Geluck

Sculpture - 8.3 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

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Print, Bien et mal, Philippe Geluck

Bien et mal

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

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Sculpture, Le mini Docteur, Philippe Geluck

Le mini Docteur

Philippe Geluck

Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

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Print, Le plus à boire, Philippe Geluck

Le plus à boire

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

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Print, Les 20 statues, Philippe Geluck

Les 20 statues

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 22 inch

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Print, Une pensée utile, Philippe Geluck

Une pensée utile

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Le Discobole, Philippe Geluck

Le Discobole

Philippe Geluck

Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

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Painting, Le Chat, Philippe Geluck

Le Chat

Philippe Geluck

Painting - 63.8 x 79.5 x 1.2 inch

Sold

Print, Avocat Docteur, Philippe Geluck

Avocat Docteur

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

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Print, Le Chat... Les tongs, Philippe Geluck

Le Chat... Les tongs

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Les hôtels cinq étoiles, Philippe Geluck

Les hôtels cinq étoiles

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Le chat. Basket, Philippe Geluck

Le chat. Basket

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Une bonne question, Philippe Geluck

Une bonne question

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

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Print, Kaboul 8h30, Philippe Geluck

Kaboul 8h30

Philippe Geluck

Print - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Slipus Leopardus, Philippe Geluck

Slipus Leopardus

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Le Chat. Confucius, Philippe Geluck

Le Chat. Confucius

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

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Print, Le Chat. Dieu, Philippe Geluck

Le Chat. Dieu

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Le Chat. Escargot, Philippe Geluck

Le Chat. Escargot

Philippe Geluck

Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Who is the artist?

What if in a kingdom of black humor, the king was a Cat? A king that can make fun of everything.

Born in 1954 in Brussels, the artist Philippe Geluck grew up in a family surrounded by art. His father was a draftsman, his mother a soprano and as a child he began visiting museums and familiarizing with Sempé, Chaval and even with the satirical magazine, Hara-Kiri.

In 1972, he joined INSAS (Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle) but a year before, young Geluck had already been noticed. He was already drawing and with his brother who was a graphic designer, they created a magazine on the walls of the toilets. A place which is more favorable for communication than we think, this way, his work was spotted by the editor of the humorous journal, "L'oeuf" who heard about Geluck and offered him a job in his magazine.

From then on, he had a lot of offers and opportunities. In 1972, Geluck exhibited his work at the Palace of Fine Arts of Brussels at the event «La Venus de Milo ou les dangers de la célébrité », his work stood besides those of Man Ray and Dali. The Maya Gallery liked the work of the artist and offered him his first personal exhibition in 1976.

Philipe Geluck worked as well at the theater. He went regularly on stage and worked alternatively on the stage design and acting. During an audition for a friend, he finally got the main role and played in the National Theater for the first time.

At the age of 26, Geluck had already a pretty hectic life, but in 1980 he took a decisive turn. His marriage to Dany was announced and the cartoonist had the idea of using a funny cat and his wife on the wedding announcement cards, to symbolize the young couple. The idea was a success, and in 1983 Luc Honorez, journalist for «Le Soir » asked Geluck to make drawings of their new face. The Cat was born, long live the Cat.

He quickly became the mascot of the magazine and much more. The Cat appeared as well in the magazine « A Suivre », before they offered him his very own edition. In 1986, the first comic strip which was completely devoted to the Cat come out. This was a major hit and Belgium found in him its modern icon.

Phillipe Geluck did not given up stage acting, in fact he began acting for the cinema in 1990, where he worked with Laurent Ruquier on " On n'est pas couché" as well as with Michel Drucker. Ten years later, the feline won the heart of many with « Le Chat s'Expose » which was the first exhibition completely dedicated to him, at the Fine Arts of Paris, which opened its doors to comics for this occasion.

Finally, we can see the importance of satirical artists of the caliber of Philippe Geluck, who reached freedom of speech and spread humor through his drawings.

What is Philippe Geluck’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Comic Artists

When was Philippe Geluck born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1954