Richard Zielenkiewicz, known as Monsieur Z , is a French illustrator and graphic designer living in Hyères since 2006. New darling of advertisers, Tourist Offices and Art Galleries, his illustrations have become celebrated on social networks and way beyond! His art is an effective way for a city, a brand to work on its notoriety and its image with an original creative touch personalized by the artist.

If you have visited our store, there's a good chance you have already seen the stunning illustrations by Monsieur Z from the French Riviera. La Villa French Boutique is the official store in Australia to get the original signed and numbered limited edition prints by Monsieur Z. Set out on a journey through the most glamorous and romantic parts of France and beyond with his illustrations.

More about the Artist

Richard Zielenkiewicz, better known under the pseudonym of Monsieur Z, is a French illustrator and graphist living in the South of France. He studied at Estienne School of Superior Graphic Arts and later gained a Master’s degree in computer generated images from the Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg.

He worked as an Art Director for major communication and advertising agencies. He also worked as an Art Director for the press, including magazine makeovers.

In 1998, he became an independent illustrator and started contributing to the following magazines: Wallpaper*, Vogue Japan, Casa Brutus, Monsieur, Elle, Cosmo, Esquire, etc.

Today he is mainly known for his colourful, yet sleek illustrations inspired by Mid-Century design and architecture. He is the author of several animated TV series such as Ratz, Jet Groove.

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