Bags Of Joy
Podcast Bags of Joy! Art, self-care and style in abundance. That is what Debra Franses, Mikki Gaskell and Alexandra Gnjatovic bring to the table… bags of the stuff! A curation of the self, both inside and out – discovering who you are and celebrating your beautiful baggage! The memories and journeys that have transformed you […]
THE HANDBAG – Interview stayinart
Interview with Debra Franses Bean Handbags as an art object – at first we were surprised, then skeptical and the next moment we were madly curious about who and what was behind them. A personal conversation with artist Debra Franses Bean was an absolute necessity in order to understand her artistic concept. She counts herself to the […]
Debra Franses’s Art of Melange – The Face India
Debra was born in London in 1967. She studied Politics and Economics at the University of Manchester and initially pursued a career in advertising, before enrolling at Central St Martins School of Art (2002-2005) and creating Artbag. She has lived and worked variously in New York, Europe and London, where she is now based. Her […]
Palace Art Bag Exhibition at ifc Shanghai Time Out
Starting over October holiday, Shanghai ifc Shopping Mall is presenting a bag art exhibition by internationally renowned British artist Debra Franses. Displayed like a luggage carousel at the airport, the exhibit is a flash of creativity for shoppers in the mall. Click here to see on Time Out Shanghai website
Finding Beauty in the chaos of an uncertain world – Life UK Publications
ARTBAG is the creation of British artist Debra Franses, born in London, went to school in Rickmansworth, started her family in New,York, and now resides in Buckinghamshire. During lockdown Debra opened a boutique gallery in Amersham as all her shows were cancelled. This she said was therapeutic and helped her to remember the exciting world […]
Dior Unveils Twelve Artists’ Dior Lady Art Handbags
The Lady Dior bag is a classic for the Parisian house and twelve artists from around the world have put their visual art touch on the classic tote. According to Elle, the handbag took its name from Princess Diana, who, while she was still Lady Diana, was always seen carrying the Dior Chouchou bag, as […]
Artbags on View at East West Fine Art Naples Florida
Do you wear your heart on your sleeve—or display your wants on the shelf? British artist Debra Franses creates resin sculptures in the form of transparent handbags, purses, and briefcases containing an array of symbolic items: lipstick tubes, a crystal-encrusted Chanel No. 5 eau de parfum bottle, a string of pearls and glittery ring, dollar […]
5 Questions with the Creator of Artbag
Meet local Artist and Mother of ARTBAG; known to her art students as Debra Franses. She is gaining recognition for her highly desirable Resin Handbag sculptures in the UK and throughout Buckinghamshire. Now represented by Clarendon Fine Art with Galleries in Marlow, Beaconsfield, Windsor and nationwide; you can also meet her in person at her studio […]
Debra Franses makes her debut in Dubai, showcases her signature Artbag creations
Debra Franses makes her debut in Dubai, showcases her signature Artbag creationsThe British artist’s month-long exhibition opened at THAT Concept Store in Mall of the Emirates on Thursday Published: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 7:39 PM British artist Debra Franses, who has lived and worked in New York, and is now based in rural Amersham, which […]
The 10 most influential WOMEN leading the Business in 2023 – Cheif Navigators Magazine USA
Debra Franses is a trailblazer in luxury fashion art, merging her diverse background and creative genius to create sculptural handbags that epitomize a quirky elegance and slick individuality. With unwavering passion and visionary designs, she leaves an indelible mark on the contemporary art of haute couture. As a spontaneous and empathetic female entrepreneur, Debra’s journey is […]