Francis Picabia: Eternel recommencement / Eternal Beginning

A groundbreaking exploration of Francis Picabia’s practice between 1945 and 1952, Éternel Recommencement / Eternal Beginning presents a focused look at a pivotal chapter in the artist’s career. Picabia (1879–1953) is celebrated as a leading innovator of twentieth‑century modernism, known for a restless, visionary approach. This volume, prefaced by Beverley Calté, gathers insights from art historians to illuminate the late period when Picabia produced paintings unlike anything before, in dialogue with the burgeoning Art Informel movement in Paris. Essays by Arnauld Pierre and Candace Clements examine hidden signs and symbols in his abstractions, the novel techniques he employed, and the enigmatic reappearance of the “dot” in his work. The book stands as an essential resource and the first focused exploration of this crucial era in Picabia’s practice.

Pages: 223, Edition: Geïllustreerd - tweetalig, Hardcover, Hauser & Wirth

Released: 06/02/2025

Kenmerken

• Focus op Picabia’s praktijk 1945–1952
• Schilderijen verschillend van eerder werk
• Samenwerking met de Art Informel-beweging
• Onderzoek naar tekens, symbolen en nieuwe technieken
• Heropleving van de “punt” in zijn werk
• Eerste gerichte verkenning van dit hoofdstuk