BOULEVARD ST-GERMAIN

Through a meticulous exploration of images and photos, this meticulous quest resulted in the immortalization of this moment, this precious spark. In a palette of evocative hues, the work “Embrace on Boulevard Saint-Germain” freezes the passion of an ardent kiss. Two silhouettes embrace in a suspended moment, where the man, magnified on the canvas, embodies the illusion of endless love. A scene reminiscent of the elegance of a “Stolen Kiss,” where a star could lose herself in the arms of a young designer.

At that time, Yves Saint Laurent and Catherine Deneuve maintained a close relationship, combining professionalism and friendship. One of their most emblematic collaborations was for the film “Belle de Jour” directed by Luis Buñuel in 1967, where Catherine Deneuve enhanced the creations of Yves Saint Laurent. This representation, like a precious fragment of cinematographic history, evokes the time when Boulevard Saint-Germain was the scene of passionate encounters, thus marking the history of cinema and haute couture.