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rench photographer Philippe Shangti was born in Toulouse in 1983 but moved to St-Tropez in the early 2000s, and the seaside resort’s legendary, stylish excess had a profound influence on the future art world star. He has even referred to St-Tropez as his muse. “Coming from a humble background and having a very wholesome nature, his new life on the French Riviera was a shock,” as his official bio puts it. “All the debauchery and opulence of parties and luxury inspired the artist’s