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Bernard Rancillac's 'Algérie' Series and Art's Role in History

exhibition · 2026-04-23

In 2001, Bernard Rancillac exhibited his painting series 'Algérie' at two venues: L'Ancien Carmel in Tarbes and La Tête d'Obsidienne in La Seyne-sur-Mer. The series was accompanied by a catalogue from which art press published an excerpt. In the catalogue, Rancillac argues that without art, history would lack flesh, voice, and color, remaining a dry written record.

Key facts

  • Bernard Rancillac created a painting series titled 'Algérie'.
  • The series was exhibited in 2001.
  • Exhibition venues: L'Ancien Carmel in Tarbes and La Tête d'Obsidienne in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
  • art press published an excerpt from the exhibition catalogue.
  • Rancillac stated that without art, history would have no flesh, voice, or colors.
  • The catalogue excerpt explains the role of art in relation to history.

Entities

Artists

  • Bernard Rancillac

Institutions

  • art press
  • L'Ancien Carmel
  • La Tête d'Obsidienne

Locations

  • Tarbes
  • France
  • La Seyne-sur-Mer

Sources