Boxing: The Fight of the Century

Born in Paris on Sunday, April 7, 1968, at 10:55 PM, Bruce started his life with a cry that already meant "enjoy your fuckin’ life"—a motto that would later govern his every action, even leading him to get it tattooed on his arm so he would never forget it.
With his high school diploma in hand, he enrolled at ASSAS while simultaneously attending business school, but what really thrilled him was the world of "the Night." He quickly became an essential figure of the finest Parisian nightlife, organizing parties in the most iconic and popular clubs in the capital. From "Bus Palladium" to "Les Bains," via "Le Palace," "Chez Régine," or "Le Duplex," no venue could resist his innovative ideas before he eventually became the owner of the "Villa Barclay," a legendary club of the 90s.
Curious, a jack-of-all-trades, and hungry for new experiences, he later worked with Fabien Ontoniente on the soundtrack for the film "Camping," then with Sébastien Chabal during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and for the brand Dupont, for whom he created the DJ Case.
In 2009, upon the death of Michael Jackson, he had the idea to photograph the figurines he had been collecting since he was very young. He owns more than 500. From Casimir to Marilyn Monroe, including Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra, Barack Obama, and Daft Punk, no character escapes him. It is a collection acquired over the years by hunting through flea markets, garage sales, and spending hours researching online.
Behind this collection hides a big kid who has no desire to grow up. He stages them, photographs them, and very quickly exhibited his creations, first at the Think & More gallery, then at the Black Block at the Palais de Tokyo, as well as at Fouquet’s and the Pierre Cardin Gallery. The success he encountered earned him the privilege of being included in prestigious auctions at Artcurial and Drouot.
His influences lie on the border between pop art and advertising... which is not really a coincidence, as his father was the head of an advertising agency in the 80s where he spent a lot of time.
His works often offer a double reading behind a positive message. He draws his inspiration from life, on a street corner, in a book, while listening to music, or during his many travels. Another passion: music, which is part of his DNA and will always have a major place in his life.
An eternal optimist, Bruce has chosen, despite the ups and downs of life, to always see the bright side of things. In fact, every morning in front of the mirror, he repeats to himself: "HAPPINESS IS A HABIT," one of his favorite phrases taught to him a long time ago by his friend Jean-François Magne. His life is a succession of improbable encounters that have allowed him to experience magnificent moments. Sometimes provocative, he likes to disturb and push people to make them think. A word of advice: to hope to cross paths with him, you had better be a night owl!

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