Philippe Vindal (1945-2008), a Belgian artist, has left a mark on contemporary art through his singular reflection on architectural structures and materiality. Though discreet in his output—with only a dozen works—his practice stands out for its conceptual rigor and sensitivity to humble or salvaged materials. Most of his creations are held in major institutions and reflect a persistent quest to capture the fragility of built forms and the poetry of ruins.
Artistic approach
Vindal develops a sculptural language in which precarious balance and structural tension become metaphors for the human condition. Using wood, metal, or found objects (such as cigarettes), he constructs miniature architectures with the appearance of futuristic ruins. His works—resembling tin cabins or cigarette towers—oscillate between playfulness and menace, suggesting an imminent collapse. The raw traces of the assemblies—visible screws, irregular surfaces—reinforce this aesthetic of vulnerability, questioning our relationship to permanence and the memory of materials.
Artworks in museum collections
Available artworks
Untitled
Philippe Vindal
Wood (unfinished work) · 39.4 x 29.5 x 7.9 in
Price on request
Between 2004 and 2008
Galerie Ritsch-Fisch
6 rue des Charpentiers
67000 Strasbourg
Opening hours
Monday-Wednesday: closed
Thursday-Saturday:
2 P.M - 7 P.M
Sunday: closed
Contact
Richard Solti
+ 33 6 23 67 88 56
contact@ritschfisch.com
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Philippe Vindal (1945-2008), a Belgian artist, has left a mark on contemporary art through his singular reflection on architectural structures and materiality. Though discreet in his output—with only a dozen works—his practice stands out for its conceptual rigor and sensitivity to humble or salvaged materials. Most of his creations are held in major institutions and reflect a persistent quest to capture the fragility of built forms and the poetry of ruins.
Artistic approach
Vindal develops a sculptural language in which precarious balance and structural tension become metaphors for the human condition. Using wood, metal, or found objects (such as cigarettes), he constructs miniature architectures with the appearance of futuristic ruins. His works—resembling tin cabins or cigarette towers—oscillate between playfulness and menace, suggesting an imminent collapse. The raw traces of the assemblies—visible screws, irregular surfaces—reinforce this aesthetic of vulnerability, questioning our relationship to permanence and the memory of materials.
Artworks in museum collections
Available artworks
Untitled
Philippe Vindal
Wood (unfinished work) · 39.4 x 29.5 x 7.9 in
Price on request
Between 2004 and 2008
Galerie Ritsch-Fisch
6 rue des Charpentiers
67000 Strasbourg (France)
Opening hours
Monday-Wednesday: closed
Thursday-Saturday: 2 P.M - 7 P.M
Sunday: closed
Contact
Richard Solti
+ 33 6 23 67 88 56
contact@ritschfisch.com
©All Rights Reserved


Philippe Vindal (1945-2008), a Belgian artist, has left a mark on contemporary art through his singular reflection on architectural structures and materiality. Though discreet in his output—with only a dozen works—his practice stands out for its conceptual rigor and sensitivity to humble or salvaged materials. Most of his creations are held in major institutions and reflect a persistent quest to capture the fragility of built forms and the poetry of ruins.
Artistic approach
Vindal develops a sculptural language in which precarious balance and structural tension become metaphors for the human condition. Using wood, metal, or found objects (such as cigarettes), he constructs miniature architectures with the appearance of futuristic ruins. His works—resembling tin cabins or cigarette towers—oscillate between playfulness and menace, suggesting an imminent collapse. The raw traces of the assemblies—visible screws, irregular surfaces—reinforce this aesthetic of vulnerability, questioning our relationship to permanence and the memory of materials.
Artworks in museum collections
Available artworks
Untitled
Philippe Vindal
Wood (unfinished work) · 39.4 x 29.5 x 7.9 in
Galerie Ritsch-Fisch
6 rue des Charpentiers
67000 Strasbourg (France)
Opening hours
Monday-Wednesday: closed
Thursday-Saturday: 2 P.M - 7 P.M
Sunday: closed
Contact
Richard Solti
+ 33 6 23 67 88 56
contact@ritschfisch.com
©All Rights Reserved

