Formes Simples
From 14/10/2024
to 23/11/2024
Formes Simples is a tribute to the fundamental geometric shapes that have profoundly influenced modern art. The exhibition showcases a selection of his- torical works by pioneering artists such as Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Josef Albers, Max Bill, Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt and Robert Mangold, among others. These artists, through their exploration of form, have significantly shaped the trajec- tory of art from the 1940s to the present day.
Formes Simples invites viewers to delve into the essence of geometry in art, examining how elemental shapes: circles, squares, triangles and lines, have been employed to convey universal concepts and emotions. The exhibition highlights the purity and precision of these forms, while also exploring their enduring relevance and impact on contemporary artistic practices. By tracing the evolution of geometric abstraction, Formes Simples reflects on how these basic elements have been interpreted, reinterpreted and transformed over decades, continuing to inspire generations of artists.
Anne-Hélène Decaux, Art Historian
Formes Simples is a tribute to the fundamental geometric shapes that have profoundly influenced modern art. The exhibition showcases a selection of his- torical works by pioneering artists such as Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Josef Albers, Max Bill, Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt and Robert Mangold, among others. These artists, through their exploration of form, have significantly shaped the trajec- tory of art from the 1940s to the present day.
Formes Simples invites viewers to delve into the essence of geometry in art, examining how elemental shapes: circles, squares, triangles and lines, have been employed to convey universal concepts and emotions. The exhibition highlights the purity and precision of these forms, while also exploring their enduring relevance and impact on contemporary artistic practices. By tracing the evolution of geometric abstraction, Formes Simples reflects on how these basic elements have been interpreted, reinterpreted and transformed over decades, continuing to inspire generations of artists.
Anne-Hélène Decaux, Art Historian