Stan Manoukian

An heir to Gustave Doré, Franklin Booth and Bernie Wrightson, Stan Manoukian has developed a unique style using ink, pencil or graphite to create striking images that blend fantastical art, gothic style, and imaginary creatures.

First showcased in 2025 at an exhibition and sale, Stan Manoukian’s talent and artistic vision captivated a very wide audience, ranging from discerning collectors to art enthusiasts. His highly expressive drawings struck a chord, attracting an ever-growing audience throughout this memorable event.

To preserve your works on paper, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the mediums used. Paintings made with pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.

A 1988 graduate of the École Estienne, Stan Manoukian began his career as a comic artist, designer, and storyboard artist in France and the United States. In 2007, he set himself the challenge of creating one monster a day for a year. This experiment led to the book Diary of Inhuman Species, published by Ankama the following year. Since then, he has developed a rich universe populated by fantastical creatures, blending drawing, sculpture and imagination, inspired by the post-lowbrow movement. His artwork, marked by an omnipresent nature and a dreamlike bestiary, was brought together in 2019 in the monograph Zoologia. He then contributed to several major publications, including Les Monstres with Sébastien Perez and Benjamin Lacombe, followed by an illustrated edition of Frankenstein in 2025. An heir to Gustave Doré and Bernie Wrightson, Stan Manoukian is now internationally recognized for his unique style and his exhibitions around the world.