Top 10 Works by Philippe Geluck to Discover on Artsper

Philippe Geluck is one of Belgium’s best-known humorists. A cartoonist, comedian, actor, and sculptor, he rose to fame with Le Chat, a character he created in 1983 who has since become an iconic figure in the French-speaking world of comics. Blending satire, wordplay, and playful twists on art history, Geluck has developed a distinctive visual language over the decades, extending his work beyond cartoons into painting, sculpture, and prints. Discover ten works that showcase his artistic practice, available on Artsper.

1. Rawajpoutacha, 2024

This selection begins with a sculpture: Le Chat, frozen in a comical pose, proves that Geluck’s humor works just as well in three dimensions. The transition from drawing to sculpture gives the character a new sense of presence, somewhere between mischief and excess.

Philippe Geluck, Rawajpoutacha – Resin available on Artsper.com

2. Mon avocat à moi, 2026

An edition that perfectly captures Geluck’s comic approach: an absurd line delivered with complete seriousness by Le Chat, twisting the conventions of language until they take an unexpected turn.

Philippe Geluck, Mon avocat à moi – Print available on Artsper.com

3. Famille, 2003

The theme of family, revisited in Geluck’s signature style: a universal subject treated with the dry wit that characterizes his graphic language, somewhere between affection and irony.

Philippe Geluck, Famille – Print available on Artsper.com

4. Tutu et Grosminet, 2026

The second sculpture in our selection comes with a playful wink. The title alone sets the tone: a mischievous Chat, always ready to twist familiar references and create an element of surprise.

Philippe Geluck, Tutu et Grominet – Resin available on Artsper.com

5. J’adore être peint, 2021

A playful example of self-reference: here, Le Chat comments on his own status as an artistic subject, a recurring device in Geluck’s work as he enjoys blurring the line between character and creator.

Philippe Geluck, J’adore être peint – Print available on Artsper.com

6. Vous cherchez du pétrole ?, 2022

A typically Geluck-style punchline, where absurdity emerges from an apparently ordinary situation. This sense of the unexpected, built around wordplay or an unusual image, is central to his distinctive style.

Philippe Geluck, Vous cherchez du pétrole ? – Print available on Artsper.com

7. Noé, 2003

A playful biblical reference treated with Geluck’s characteristic lightness. He often draws on well-known stories and narratives, giving them an unexpected comic twist.

Philippe Geluck, Noé – Print available on Artsper.com

8. Pffff, 2022

Sometimes, a single onomatopoeia is enough. This edition distills Geluck’s approach into one word: saying a lot with very little, and turning an everyday expression into a visual gag.

Philippe Geluck, Pffff – Print available on Artsper.com

9. Au suivant !, 2025

A piece that plays with anticipation and punchline, two comic devices Geluck has mastered with remarkable precision since his early days in the Belgian press.

Philippe Geluck, Au suivant ! – Print available on Artsper.com

10. Rien à faire, 2024

We conclude this selection on a deliberately self-deprecating note, perfectly in keeping with Le Chat’s character: both clear-eyed and carefree in the face of the absurdity of the world around him.

Philippe Geluck, Rien à faire – Print available on Artsper.com