Richard Orlinski (born 1966) has been the top-selling contemporary French artist in the world since 2015. He began his artistic career in 2004 and created his first work, a bright red resin crocodile, which soon became an iconic piece in the sculptor’s bestiary.

The artist takes inspiration from pop culture, everyday objects and popular things. Richard Orlinski quickly developed new sculptures, often of animals, all symbols of freedom, power and passion. The result is a series of powerful works, with pop colours and a faceted style that will travel the world.

Very quickly, exhibiting his often spectacularly large works in unusual and open-air locations became his trademark. Driven by the desire to democratise art by making it accessible to the masses, Richard Orlinski takes an interest in all means of expression and his art knows no boundaries.

In 2021, he was named Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin. With more than 8 million followers on Instagram, Richard Orlinski gathers a community of amateurs as well as enthusiasts very involved. As strong source of inspiration for the artist who invests 100% his projects.

“I believe deeply in the power of art, often, people don’t have the confidence to push the door of a gallery or museum, so I make the museum come to them!”