Cyril Kongo's series, conceived for this collection, is intended as a deep and philosophical exploration of mankind's place between the Earth — our tangible and nourishing home — and the Cosmos, that mysterious and captivating infinity.

Using powerful visual elements, Kongo translates these questions into an immersive visual experience, inviting the viewer to reflect on the connections between the individual and the universe. Each painting encourages meditation on our identity, forged in the duality between our earthly roots and our eternal attraction to cosmic mysteries.

Cyril Phan, known by his artist name Kongo, is renowned for his vibrant and colourful style. Kongo made a name for himself in the world of street art, where he left his mark with bold and expressive graffiti. His work has extended to other art forms, including painting, sculpture and fashion. Kongo is a visionary artist who has succeeded in merging urban art and contemporary art, leaving an indelible mark on the global artistic landscape.

As part of the exhibition "Le Petit Prince et l'aviateur" celebrating the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince at Château l'Hospitalet in 2023, Kongo exhibited his vibrantly coloured canvases and a "Nord 1000", a mythical aircraft from the 1930s repainted in street art colours. Thanks to the support of the Fondation Saint Exupéry pour la Jeunesse, which sponsors the grand prix du patrimoine of the Aéro-Club de France, and the restoration work carried out by the association pour la Renaissance du Caudron Simoun, visitors were able to admire this exceptional piece — a collector's aircraft transformed into a work of art — under the spray cans of the graffiti artist.