atelier 17

19
Feb
2026
Seiji Yabuki

Seiji Yabuki

Early years 1966-1981

Among the multiple facets of Seiji, he was known to many for his kindness and pursuit of
 beauty, in all its forms. Simply put, he was a dreamer, a poet, author, painter, printmaker, photographer, illustrator, connoisseur, chef, and collector. He traveled the world in search of
 beauty. His travels took him to distant places on this planet. His early travels took him to all parts
 of the globe to see friends and to discover new adventures. He spoke of his early days in France, Continue reading →

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22
Dec
2012
Stanley William Hayter’s Atelier 17, Paris

Stanley William Hayter’s Atelier 17, Paris

Bartok and Fleuropa 

Some days I would use my Carte Orange pass, taking the bus to Montparnasse, then catching the Metro to Pernety Station; other days I would walk to the atelier, exploring different routes and streets through the 14th arrondissement. I was working during the morning studio sessions, often arriving before the atelier opened. I’d go next door to Madame Paulette’s cafe, where I’d sometimes meet other artists who had come from distant parts of the world, some who had fled their countries for political reasons, others who had come to study with Hayter, and some who just needed a place to work.

engraving with soft-ground etching
Bartok, engraving with soft-ground etching

Bartok is a small copperplate engraving based Continue reading →

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