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On November 26, 2025, I had the honor of receiving the Knight’s insignia of the Légion d'Honneur from the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron, during a ceremony held at the Élysée Palace, in the presence of his wife Brigitte Macron and surrounded by my family.

This distinction represents for me a highly significant and symbolic moment, acknowledging the entirety of my artistic career and reaffirming my deep attachment to France and its values.

It also continues my artistic dialogue with the Élysée Palace, initiated with the creation of the two sculptures Racines de France (2016) and Fleuves de France (2024). These two installations, respectively located on the south terrace and in the Cour d’Honneur, symbolically mark the two entrances of the Palace. They embody the fundamental values of the Republic: the diversity of its roots, its commitment to inclusivity and its openness, while establishing a sculptural dialogue with the architecture and history of this place.

Find a selection of images from this special evening below.