Experience with Valentin & Pascal:

Private Artist Studio Access

• Exclusive visits to contemporary artists' studios and working spaces
• Meet with established and emerging artists in their creative environments
• Behind-the-scenes access to artistic processes and techniques
• Private viewings of works in progress and unreleased pieces

Drawing & Contemporary Art Masterclasses

• Personalized drawing workshops exploring space, time, and narrative concepts
• Masterclasses on contemporary drawing practices and sculptural presence
• Hands-on sessions examining the boundaries between imagery and drawing
• Private instruction in advanced artistic techniques and conceptual approaches

Network & Industry Connections

• Access to Valentin & Pascal's extensive Paris art community network
• Introductions to collectors, curators, and art world professionals
• Participation in private dinner with art world actors

Valentin van der Meulen and Pascal Vilcollet bring exceptional artistic expertise to Phileas. With their combined decades of experience in the contemporary art world and intimate knowledge of Paris's creative landscape.

For over twenty years, this distinguished duo has evolved as visual artists while establishing deep connections throughout Europe's art ecosystem. Their complementary artistic approaches—Valentin's sculptural drawings that give images tangible presence and Pascal's evolution from classical precision to liberated expression—provide Phileas members with multifaceted perspectives on contemporary art practices.

Both artists have earned recognition from prestigious galleries across Europe, with their works featured in significant public and private collections. Valentin's pieces can be found in the Musée des Beaux-arts d'Orléans, Société Générale Collection, and Fondation Vasarely, while both artists have participated in notable institutional exhibitions that have shaped contemporary European art discourse.

What distinguishes this curatorial partnership is their extensive network cultivated through years of professional engagement—established galleries, French and international collectors, and specialized suppliers form a dynamic ecosystem that benefits Phileas members seeking authentic connections to Paris's vibrant art scene. Their collaborative approach to organizing collective exhibitions in both traditional galleries and alternative spaces demonstrates their talent for bringing diverse artistic voices together in cohesive, meaningful presentations.

Pascal brings additional perspective through his teaching position at E.P.S.A.A., the graphic art school of the Paris Municipality, and his collaborations with various city departments. These institutional connections provide unique insights into Paris's public art initiatives and urban creative development that complement Valentin's explorations of artistic boundaries through concepts of alteration, space, and time.

Together, they actively follow museum, gallery, and institutional developments while regularly organizing private collective exhibitions that engage a broad network of industry professionals. Their commitment to creating dialogue between art and event production results in immersive, high-quality experiences that reveal both well-known institutions and hidden creative spaces throughout Paris.

At Phileas, Valentin and Pascal craft exclusive artistic journeys. Their combined guidance offers authentic insights into creative processes, market dynamics, and cultural significance that define the city's position as a global art capital, providing privileged access to studios, collections, and behind-the-scenes glimpses rarely available to visitors.

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