Excellence in Textile Craftsmanship
Founded in 2019 in Lyon, VANGART is a premier embroidery art studio recognized in 2024 with the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label,the French mark of excellence for companies demonstrating unparalleled artisanal expertise.
At VANGART, we master the ancestral art of textile embroidery while redefining its boundaries through technical innovation and artistic collaboration. Each creation is the result of meticulous craftsmanship: millions of embroidery stitches, premium threads and fabrics, and weeks of dedicated work converge to achieve extraordinary textures and reliefs.
Our atelier transforms contemporary art into exceptional textile editions, combining centuries-old savoir-faire with state-of-the-art techniques developed in Lyon.
When Art Meets Textile Mastery
VANGART transcends traditional embroidery by establishing it as a genuine artistic medium. We do not simply reproduce artworks, we translate them into textile through a rigorous creative process that honors both the artist’s vision and the highest technical standards.
Every piece emerges from close collaboration with leading contemporary artists, where experimentation, innovation, and artisanal excellence merge to produce unique textile artworks. This fusion defines the distinctive VANGART approach.
Collaborations with Renowned Artists
Since its founding, VANGART has partnered with internationally recognized artists, translating their creative visions into limited textile editions.
Notable collaborators include:
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JonOne – New York-born abstract expressionist, whose spontaneous energy is captured in intricate embroidery.
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Lady Aïko – street art icon, whose bold and feminine visual language is transformed into textile with meticulous precision.
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Hom Nguyen – Vietnamese-French artist, whose poetic universe gains new dimension through our embroidery techniques.
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Miguel Chevalier – digital art pioneer, whose virtual creations take tangible form via our innovative textile processes.
Each collaboration is a meeting of disciplines, preserving the artist’s intent while showcasing VANGART’s technical mastery.
International Presence & Recognition
VANGART editions travel from Paris to New York, Tokyo to Los Angeles, securing their place in private collections and institutional exhibits worldwide.
We regularly participate in prestigious art fairs, including:
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Urban Art Fair (Paris)
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District 13 Art Fair
- Lausanne Art Fair
Through our partnership with Avant Arte, we bring these textile editions to an international audience of collectors and connoisseurs, reinforcing VANGART’s global reputation.
Innovation at the Service of Tradition
What sets VANGART apart is the relentless pursuit of technical innovation while upholding traditional craftsmanship. Our atelier continuously develops new embroidery techniques to achieve:
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Exceptional relief and depth through multi-layered stitching
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Unprecedented textures combining various thread types and densities
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Chromatic precision perfectly matching the subtle nuances of original artworks
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Structural integrity ensuring the durability of complex textile compositions
Each creation involves hundreds of hours of specialized work, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship in textile art.
The VANGART Signature
A VANGART piece embodies:
Certified artworks – EPV label, testament to our artisanal mastery each artworks is delivered with a COA.
Authentic Collaboration – co-created with leading contemporary artists
Technical Mastery – millions of stitches, innovative techniques, premium materials
Artistic Integrity – faithful translation of the artist’s vision
Limited Editions – exclusive works for discerning collectors
International Recognition – works in prestigious collections worldwide
A Vision for Contemporary Textile Art
VANGART champions the belief that textile embroidery is a medium of contemporary art in its own right.
From our Lyon atelier, we honor French artisanal tradition while exploring new frontiers in textile creation, where precision, innovation, and artistic vision converge.
VANGART – Where artistry meets mastery, where tradition meets innovation.
