Christophe Coppens (born 21 November 1969) is a Belgian artist, opera director and designer.
Christophe Coppens is a Belgian multidisciplinary artist, designer and opera director.
His work always balances in the folds of different worlds: it lives in the cracks of the art, fashion and design world as well as opera. One medium informs, feeds and influences the other which gives his work a unique flavor and edge.
CC initially studied drama at the Brussels Conservatorium, and whilst pursuing a path as actor and director - quite by chance and following an invitation to Paris from a renowned magazine – developed a global career on the edge of fashion, design and art. During the 21 years which followed, he made many collections of accessories, had collaborations in the music, fashion and design world, all whilst developing his work as an artist.
In 2012, he stopped his fashion brand to focus exclusively on his art practice and freelance design work.
He made his debut as an opera director in 2017, directing The Cunning Little Vixen – at La Monnaie/De Munt. This was followed by a double bill of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle / The Miraculous Mandarin in 2018, Bellini’s Norma in 2021 and Puccini’s Turandot in 2024. He designs sets (in collaboration with ISM Architects) and costumes for all his productions.
Recent exhibitions include A Lovely Little Shit Show (2021) PLAYDATE (2023) and Squeaky Toys Have Feelings Too / Squeaky Toys Don’t Get The Blues / Squeaky Toys Are Humans Too (2025) (Galerie Zwart Huis)
He currently preparing a new opera production as well as the revival of Norma.