Christophe Coppens is a Belgian multidisciplinary artist, designer and opera director based in Belgium.
His work always balances in the folds of different worlds: it lives in the cracks of the art, fashion and design world as well as opera. One medium informs, feeds and influences the other which gives his work a unique flavor and edge.
CC initially studied drama at the Brussels Conservatorium, and whilst pursuing a path as actor and director – quite by chance and following an invitation to Paris from a renowned magazine – developed a global career on the edge of fashion, design and art. During the 21 years which followed, he made many collections of accessories, had collaborations in the music, fashion and design world, all whilst developing his work as an artist. His art is represented by Gallery Zwart Huis Brussels.
In 2012 he stopped his fashion brand to focus exclusively on his art practice and freelance design work. He made his debut as an opera director in 2017, directing The Cunning Little Vixen – at La Monnaie/De Munt. Followed by Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle and The Miraculous Mandarin in 2018, Bellini’s Norma in 2021 and Puccini’s Turandot in 2024. Coppens designs sets (in collaboration with ISM Architects) and costumes for all his productions.
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