Charles Pétillon
Works
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Brutalisme, 2024 -
Hic Iacet Controversia, 2024
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Igloo Mobile 3, 2024
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Scolytes, 2024
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Marher sur la Tete, 2023
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Air 606, 2021
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Disruption, 2021
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Le Doute, 2021
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La Ligne, 2018
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Mutations 2, 2014
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Igloo Mobile 1, 2013
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Igloo Mobile 2, 2013
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Biography
'Charles Petillon', portrait by Paul Grover
Charles Pétillon (b. 1973) is a French artist known for his poetic installations and photographs featuring white balloons in unexpected places. His work evokes a quiet, contemplative atmosphere capturing fleeting moments and subtle contradictions in our environment.
By placing balloon “invasions” in deserted or natural settings, Pétillon highlights the often-overlooked relationship between humanity and its surroundings. His aim isn’t to explain, but to prompt awareness and shift perception. As he says, the balloons are metaphors—inviting us to see the familiar with fresh eyes.
Exhibitions
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Celebrating 10 Years BRANDT
14 Mar - 25 Apr 2026Brandt Gallery is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, a milestone made possible by the artists, collectors, friends, and supporters who have shaped our journey over the past decade. To...Read more -
PAN 2025
Find us at Booth 50 1 - 9 Nov 2025We are pleased to share our PAN Amsterdam presentation with you! This year, our booth will showcase a diverse collection of artworks, with a wide range, you will find captivating...Read more -
Charles Pétillon
Occupy the Air 13 Sep - 11 Oct 2025Charles Pétillon (b. 1973) is a French artist known for his poetic installations and photographs featuring white balloons in unexpected places. His work evokes a quiet, contemplative atmosphere capturing fleeting...Read more
