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Barbican Art Gallery exhibition features Alain Jacquet and Allen Jones works

exhibition · 2026-04-22

The Barbican Art Gallery in London presented an exhibition that included Alain Jacquet's 1964 work "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" and Allen Jones's 1969 piece "Chair." Photographer Gar Powell-Evans captured a viewer examining Jacquet's artwork while appearing to avoid Jones's creation in 2013. The image was published on April 27, 2014, through artcritical's platform. Both artists are significant figures in 20th-century art, with Jacquet known for his contributions to French Nouveau Réalisme and Jones recognized for his provocative Pop Art sculptures. The Barbican Art Gallery, a major London cultural institution, hosted this display of important postwar artworks. The photograph documents audience engagement with these historically significant pieces within the gallery setting.

Key facts

  • Alain Jacquet created "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" in 1964
  • Allen Jones produced "Chair" in 1969
  • Gar Powell-Evans photographed the scene in 2013
  • The Barbican Art Gallery in London exhibited both works
  • artcritical published the photograph on April 27, 2014
  • The image shows a viewer studying Jacquet's work while avoiding Jones's piece
  • Jacquet was associated with French Nouveau Réalisme
  • Jones is known for Pop Art sculptures

Entities

Artists

  • Alain Jacquet
  • Allen Jones
  • Gar Powell-Evans

Institutions

  • Barbican Art Gallery
  • artcritical

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources