Born in Saint Etienne in 1947, ORLAN, whose real name is; Mireille Suzanne Francette Porte, is one of the most prominent French artists of international renown. He lives between Paris, New York and Los Angeles, following his experiences.

ORLAN is She is recognized for her provocative and bold approach, challenging social and political determinism, male supremacy and conventional aesthetic standards. Her work, begun in 1964, reflects the cultural, political and social conditions in which the female body is created. inserted, removing it from the private space and exposing it in the public sphere.

Standing out as a precursor of Body Art and Carnal Art, ORLAN uses the body itself as raw material and visual support, using various means to express his innovative ideas and subversive positions, from sculpture, photography and performance, to video, videogames, artificial intelligence and robotics (he created a robot in his image that speaks to his voice), à surgery and biogenetics.

Throughout her career, ORLAN has received numerous awards, standing out as one of the most influential artists of her generation. Always in intense activity, his work inspires and provokes reflections on fundamental issues of identity and representation.

Some of the latest recognitions:

2020 - Invited to President of Hundred Heroines, Museum of Photography in London;

2019 - Received the special award “Woman of the Year”, by the Prince of Monaco;

2017 - International Award for Female Excellence, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Genoa