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commissioned them. In particular, Francois-Xavier's realistic bronze cast sheep covered in skin alongside lily vanes cast by Claude were displayed in the library of Yves Saint
Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Their first exhibition together included Francois-Xavier's famous rhinoceros desk,
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The themes explored by the two collectively went against the current trend of
Abstract art in the 1960s. The couple believed and Francois-Xavier claimed, "the supreme art is the art of living". The couple began attracting public attention in Paris during the 1960s when
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Lalanne were known to co-create on projects rather than collaborate. While François-Xavier favored sculpting animal themes, Claude preferred vegetation. These themes are paired in their 1989 public art installation of
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