LALIQUE ART PRESENTS AN ICONIC SCULPTURAL WORK - BY FANG LIJUN IN CRYSTAL

Launch: June 2026

In 2026, Lalique Art continues its dialogue with major figures of contemporary art and partners with Chinese artist Fang Lijun to give birth to an exceptional sculptural work. Through this creation, Lalique places its glassmaking expertise at the service of a powerful artistic expression, at the crossroads of emotion, reflection and material.

FANG LIJUN, A MAJOR FIGURE IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART

Fang Lijun stands as one of the most influential artists of his generation. A founding figure of the “cynical realism” movement that emerged in the 1990s, he explores the human condition, the individual in relation to society, and the tensions of the contemporary world.

Internationally recognised for his male figures with shaved heads, which have become his signature, Fang Lijun has developed an immediately identifiable visual language, rich in meaning and emotion.

“YAWNING MAN”

AN ICONIC WORK REINTERPRETED IN CRYSTAL

With Lalique, Fang Lijun reinterprets in crystal one of his emblematic works, “Yawning Man”. This figure caught mid-yawn, both familiar and unsettling, stands as a metaphor for silent resistance, detachment from collective injunctions and the affirmation of individual authenticity.

Lalique’s master glassmakers have risen to the challenge of translating this raw and introspective expression into crystal, respecting the expressive power of the original work while bringing it a new dimension of light and depth.

EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SERVICE OF ARTISTIC CREATION

The Fang Lijun x Lalique sculptures are produced using the ancestral lost-wax technique. Each piece is shaped from a unique mould, guaranteeing its singular and exclusive character.

Hot glass work, followed by meticulous cold-working – cutting, sandblasting and polishing – reveals a rich, vibrant texture in which light plays with the material. Subtle variations in colour make each work a unique creation, faithful to the spirit of Fang Lijun and to Lalique’s exacting standards of excellence.

A LIMITED-EDITION ART COLLECTION

Available in four colours, the Fang Lijun x Lalique works are issued in limited editions of 8 pieces. Each sculpture is numbered, signed and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, affirming its status as a work of art in its own right.

In addition, a smaller-sized sculpture, manufactured in a steel mold, is available in clear crystal as a numbered edition.

Through this collaboration, Lalique Art reaffirms its vocation to foster dialogue between the arts, to push the boundaries of crystal, and to anchor contemporary creation over time.

DETAILS OF THE PIECES

Yawning Man, lost-wax technique

Limited editions of 8 pieces

4 colours: blue crystal, amber crystal, green crystal, pink crystal

Dimensions: H 192 x W 220 x D 164 mm

Weight: 8.5 kg

Yawning Man

Numbered edition

Clear crystal

Dimensions: H 131 x W 150 x D 112 mm

Weight: 2.52 kg

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About Lalique

Founded in 1888 by visionary artist René Lalique, Lalique is a symbol of audacity, elegance, and artistic excellence. As one of the most prestigious French crystal glass houses, Lalique is synonymous with masterful craftsmanship, timeless design, and unparalleled savoir-faire. With an instantly recognizable aesthetic, Lalique transforms everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. From decorative objects to interior design, jewelry, perfumes, art, and hospitality, every creation embodies a refined lifestyle. Lalique collaborates with renowned artists and designers, including Zaha Hadid, Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Yves Klein, Arik Levy, Terry Rodgers, and James Turrell, to craft extraordinary pieces that unite innovation and tradition. These exclusive partnerships bring bold artistic visions to life through Lalique’s exceptional craftsmanship. Since 1922, each work of art is handcrafted in Lalique’s historic Alsace manufacture, ensuring a legacy of excellence.

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