His works have been exhibited in private galleries around the world- including France, Germany, Austria and Australia. His sensual illustrations have appeared in magazines and advertisements across Europe and the United States.

Michel Canetti has illustrated for clients such as Guerlain, Chanel, Estee Lauder and L'Oreal, and he has also done a wide range of works for such businesses as Renault, Louis Vuitton, Air France, Lux, Neiman Marcus, Polygram, SAS Airlines, Credit Lyonnais, Waterman, Perrier, Hudson and De Beers.