Part-Dieu Lyon Planet

February 2017
Lyon, France
Little Big World Series

The Story Behind the Artwork

Lyon Part-Dieu is the city’s main business district and one of its most recognizable urban landscapes. With its train station, towers, lights and constant movement, it represents a modern and cosmopolitan side of Lyon, far from the historic atmosphere of the old town.

When I created this planet in 2017, I wanted to capture the energy of a district in transformation. The towers, the station and the evening lights gave the scene a futuristic atmosphere, almost like a city engine glowing at night.

I worked on this image over several evenings, waiting for the perfect balance between blue hour, reflections and urban light. The final planet reminded me of a helmet, something electronic and musical, with a visual energy that brought Daft Punk to mind.

What makes this artwork particularly special today is that part of the scene no longer exists. Since this photograph was created, the station forecourt and pedestrian access areas have been completely redesigned. The central entrance visible at the heart of the planet has disappeared, making this artwork a visual record of a moment in Lyon’s urban history.

Planète Part-Dieu became one of the most iconic artworks of the Little Big World collection. Today, it not only represents the modern face of Lyon, but also preserves a version of the district that can no longer be seen.

Collector Order Details

This artwork is sold as an unframed and unmounted fine art collector print.

Price: 900 USD
Format: 60 × 60 cm
Paper: Hahnemühle German Etching 310 gsm, matte textured archival fine art paper
Edition: Limited Collector Edition of 300
Print: Unsigned
Frame & mounting: Not included
Certificate: Digital certificate of authenticity sent by email after purchase

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Each print is produced on demand by a professional fine art printing partner and shipped directly to the collector. Depending on the delivery country, production may take place in the UK, the USA or the European Union.

Frame and mounting are not included. This allows each collector to choose their own framing style locally, according to their interior, country and personal preference.

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