Bernard Frize retrospective at Carré d'art Nîmes in 1999
Bernard Frize, known for his grid-based paintings, had his first retrospective at Carré d'art in Nîmes from June 19 to September 26, 1999. His work, developed over twenty years, traps the viewer's gaze by juxtaposing system and absurdity, seduction and withdrawal, dogma and detachment.
Key facts
- First retrospective of Bernard Frize
- Held at Carré d'art in Nîmes
- Exhibition dates: June 19 to September 26, 1999
- Frize's work is based on a grid motif
- His painting functions as a trap for the viewer's gaze
- The work combines system and absurdity
- It also combines seduction and withdrawal
- It also combines dogma and detachment
Entities
Artists
- Bernard Frize
Institutions
- Carré d'art
Locations
- Nîmes
- France
Sources
- artpress —