Fred Allard

Fred Allard is a French contemporary artist from Nice, renowned for his signature "Shopping Bags" series. With a background in fashion, he creates sculptures by crystallizing objects in resin, exploring themes of consumerism and luxury. He is inspired by the Pop Art and École de Nice movements and exhibits his work internationally.

As a self-taught artist with an entrepreneurial spirit, Fred draws inspiration from street culture, music, and everyday life. He considers his work a form of self-portraiture, operating from his family workshop near Nice where he collaborates with his two children, passing on his unique artistic techniques.

He creates unique portraits for famous athletes like Charles Leclerc and Neymar by crystallizing their personal, treasured objects into bespoke resin sculptures.