SCARLETT HANSEN - MICHEL POLNAREFF

MICHEL POLNAREFF

Painting of Michel Polnareff iconic poster from 1972, with "Miss Blue Jeans" and other elements of his songs and albums. Like "Le roi des fourmis", "Un train ce soir", "Sous quelle étoile suis-je né", "Viens te faire chahuter" and "Bulle de savon".

In 1972, to announce his upcoming show at the Olympia, in France, Michel Polnareff made a show of provocation.

6,000 posters were plastered all over the capital. On them, the singer was disguised by Paco Rabanne, with his back to the camera and his butt exposed.

At the time, it was a scandal! In a France that was still very puritanical, this marketing ploy didn't go down well.

This particular guitar model is the same guitar as Michel Polnareff used play on.

Signed by Michel Polnareff.

Painted on a 1978 Guild.

Acrylic on acoustic guitar.

08/01/2025

Michel Polnareff is a French singer‐songwriter.

Noted for his style and stage presence, Polnareff is a recognized figure in French music.

His father, Leib Polnareff, was a Ukrainian Jewish composer and pianist who performed with artists including Édith Piaf.

Polnareff attended the private Cours Hattemer school and studied piano from a young age, later learning guitar as well.

After completing his mandatory military service in France, he took up street performing, on the steps of "Sacré Cœur" in Paris.

In 1966, producer Lucien Morisse signed Polnareff to AZ Disc. His first single, "La Poupée qui fait non", featured session with Jimmy Page was a real success in France.

I grew up listening to Michel Polnareff music, his songs are musical and lyrical masterpieces. His music and his life story inspired me and boosted me throughout my life.

I finally had the chance to see him perform for the first time in 2023.

After following his 2023 tour and meeting his talented crew. It's in 2025 that I had the chance to meet Michel at his last gig of his 2025 tour.