~In Loving Memory~ Alain Despert (June 6, 1943 - February 14, 2024)
~In Loving Memory~ Alain Despert (June 6, 1943 - February 14, 2024)
2026 - Open For Private Viewings By Appointment
Alain Despert was a renowned contemporary artist living and working from his Bora Bora Artist Studio. Despert's bold and vibrant paintings are collected around the world. Despert's work is included in prestigious collections along with Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and other contemporary artists. His ongoing exhibitions continue at the Four Seasons Bora Bora and the St. Regis Bora Bora Resorts. The studio and gallery remain open. Karen, Alain's wife and partner for over 30 years, welcomes you to visit for a "Private Viewing by Appointment Only". Or you can view the Catalogue of Works to acquire paintings online.
2025 -The Government of French Polynesia honored Despert with an official postage stamp. It was released on International Women's Day and features one of his Vahine paintings (Tahitian for woman) "Tiare Vahine".
Currently available at the post offices in Tahiti, Bora Bora and in Paris (an official French territorial stamp). Soon to be available online with worldwide delivery. www.tahitiphilatelie.pf/timbre/