Romain Class: Contemporary French Painter and Sculptor in Biarritz

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Romain Class: A French Artist Inspired by Pop Art and Street Art

Romain Class is a French contemporary painter and sculptor born in 1971 in the Touraine region of France and based in Biarritz, on the French Basque Coast. Passionate about contemporary art, Pop Art and Street Art, he has developed a colourful artistic universe combining painting, sculpture, popular culture and references to some of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

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After spending much of his childhood painting, particularly between the ages of eight and thirteen, Romain Class stepped away from artistic creation for several decades. However, his passion for art never disappeared. In 2021, he founded Class Art Biarritz with his wife Delphine, establishing a contemporary art gallery specialising in Pop Art, Street Art, paintings and sculptures.

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Surrounded daily by artworks and contemporary artists represented by the gallery, he gradually returned to painting and sculpture, developing his own artistic identity. Today, Romain Class works from his studio in Biarritz and regularly creates artworks at Class Art Biarritz, located in the heart of the city.

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Romain Class Paintings: Contemporary Female Portraits and Abstract Art

Romain Class is particularly known for his contemporary paintings of women, characterised by fragmented faces, vibrant colours and expressive compositions. His artistic approach explores the boundaries between figurative painting and abstract art, transforming recognisable human faces through bold lines, overlapping shapes, contrasting colours and textured surfaces.

Working primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, the French artist places considerable emphasis on texture, relief and the physical presence of paint. Influenced since childhood by Georges Mathieu, Jackson Pollock and Nicolas de Staël, he uses layers of colour and material to create movement, depth and visual intensity.

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Bright colours and striking contrasts are defining characteristics of Romain Class paintings. Original artworks such as Laetitia, Melina, Sue, Ayanna, Pam, Angelina and Barbara illustrate his exploration of contemporary female portraiture, combining expressive figurative elements with abstract painting techniques.

Each painting is an original contemporary artwork in which the human face becomes a subject for artistic experimentation. Facial features may be fragmented, repositioned, exaggerated or partially abstracted, allowing emotion, colour and compositional energy to take precedence over realistic representation.

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Through these contemporary portraits, Romain Class develops a distinctive approach to figurative and abstract painting, combining influences from modern art with the visual language of contemporary Pop Art.

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Romain Class Sculptures: Surfing, Golf and Urban Art

Alongside his paintings, Romain Class creates contemporary sculptures inspired by popular culture, sport and the distinctive lifestyle of Biarritz. Surfing, an essential part of the identity of the French Basque Coast, plays a particularly important role in his sculptural work.

His surfing sculptures reinterpret classical art with humour and originality. In his Rodin Surfer series, Romain Class transforms the iconic pose of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker into a contemporary surfing character. The sculpture Le Surfeur de Rodin combines one of the most recognisable references in art history with the surfing culture of Biarritz, a destination internationally associated with the sport.

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This playful reinterpretation of classical sculpture also appears in Le Golfeur de Rodin (The Rodin Golfer). Once again, a traditional sculptural figure is placed in a contemporary sporting context, creating an unexpected encounter between classical art, golf and Pop Art.

With Le Graffeur (The Graffiti Artist), Romain Class explores the visual codes of graffiti, urban culture and Street Art. These sculptures reflect a consistent artistic approach: transforming familiar figures and historical references into contemporary creations through humour, reinterpretation and visual contrast.

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His collection of contemporary sculptures therefore appeals to collectors interested in surfing art, golf sculptures, Pop Art sculptures and original artworks inspired by urban culture.

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Pop Art, Street Art and Contemporary Reinterpretations

Another important aspect of Romain Class's artistic practice draws inspiration from Pop Art, Street Art and iconic images from popular culture. The artist reinterprets recognisable characters, symbols and visual references, creating contemporary artworks that explore the relationship between artistic heritage and modern visual culture.

Some of his paintings pay tribute to the distinctive graphic universe of Keith Haring, while others reinterpret imagery associated with Banksy, including Flower Bomber, Love Rat and Girl with Balloon.

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These creations are presented as artworks after Banksy or after Keith Haring, or as artistic tributes. They are not original works by Banksy or Keith Haring and should not be confused with artworks created, signed or authenticated by either artist. Instead, they are contemporary interpretations produced by Romain Class, inspired by images that have become iconic within the history of Street Art.

This artistic practice of appropriation, homage and reinterpretation has a long tradition in Pop Art and contemporary art. By revisiting familiar images and giving them new textures, materials and visual contexts, Romain Class explores the relationship between established artistic references and contemporary creativity.

His work brings together the influences of modern painting, urban art, popular imagery and contemporary sculpture, reflecting the diversity of his artistic interests.

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Art Inspired by Biarritz and the French Basque Coast

Living and working in Biarritz, Romain Class also draws inspiration from the landscapes, lifestyle and cultural identity of the French Basque Coast. The Atlantic Ocean, surfing, local colours and Basque culture influence several aspects of his paintings and sculptures.

His artwork Escapade Basque reflects this connection to the region, while his surfing sculptures celebrate a sport that has become inseparable from the identity of Biarritz.

The Rodin Surfer sculptures are particularly representative of this relationship between local culture and international art history. By combining a famous classical sculpture with surfing, Romain Class creates an artistic dialogue between traditional European sculpture and the contemporary lifestyle of the Basque Coast.

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This regional inspiration coexists with international influences drawn from Pop Art, Street Art and modern painting. His artistic universe therefore reflects a combination of Biarritz culture, contemporary French art and iconic references from the history of art.

Buy Original Romain Class Paintings and Sculptures

Class Art Biarritz offers a selection of original paintings and contemporary sculptures by Romain Class. Collectors can discover colourful female portraits, abstract and figurative acrylic paintings, surfing sculptures, golf-inspired artworks, graffiti figures and creations influenced by Pop Art and Street Art.

Whether you are looking to buy an original contemporary painting, a colourful female portrait, a surfing sculpture or a distinctive piece of French contemporary art, the Romain Class collection brings together different aspects of the artist's creative work.

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Explore the Romain Class artworks currently available for sale at Class Art Biarritz. The collection is regularly updated as new paintings and sculptures are completed and existing works are sold.

Each artwork listing provides information about the piece, including its medium, dimensions, edition details where applicable and availability.

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For information about Romain Class paintings for sale, sculpture prices, available editions or purchasing an original artwork, visit the Class Art Biarritz online gallery or contact the gallery directly in Biarritz, France.

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Discover contemporary paintings and sculptures by French artist Romain Class at Class Art Biarritz, a gallery specialising in Pop Art, Street Art and contemporary art on the French Basque Coast.