René Petrucciani dit Meille 1981. (1981) Photography by Patrick Lalande

Patrick Lalande, passionate and versatile artist, was born on January 7, 1959 in Toulon. His artistic journey is punctuated by remarkable experiences and achievements.

He began his training as a photographer at the Chambre des Métiers de Toulon, where he acquired essential skills in this visual field. Subsequently, he enriched his artistic background by studying at the Beaux-Arts in Toulon, where he was able to develop his creativity and refine his artistic approach.

Patrick Lalande has been recognized for his talent in photography and has seen his work published in prestigious magazines such as Photo and Photo Reporter. His sense of composition and ability to capture unique moments have been widely praised.

In collaboration with the poet Robert Vitton, he created poetic illustrations for the writers' editions at RALM Paris, demonstrating his ability to fuse visual art and poetry.

The artist also demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by creating his own studio-gallery in the medieval village of Le Castellet. This space allowed him to share his work with a wider audience and interact with other art enthusiasts.

His talent has led him to exhibit in many cities around the world, including Paris, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Barcelona, ​​Cologne, Utrecht, Port-au-Prince, Miami and Calcutta. His works have been appreciated by collectors and are now present in prestigious collections, notably at the AHUJA Museum for Arts in Kolkuta, India, as well as in the collection of the Prime Minister's Office in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Patrick Lalande, with his talent and artistic commitment, continues to inspire and amaze the art world with his creative work. He currently lives and works in Le Castellet, France.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1959
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists