Centre Pompidou's 1988 Multidisciplinary Exhibition on the 1950s Features Sam Francis and Paris Focus

The Centre Georges Pompidou organized a major multidisciplinary exhibition from June 30 to October 17, 1988, focusing on the 1950s. This exhibition served as the basis for a dossier examining that decade, though the dossier itself concentrates specifically on visual arts and architecture. While the broader Pompidou exhibition encompassed literature, music, and design, the accompanying publication primarily gathers firsthand accounts and testimonies related to the period. The dossier highlights the American artist Sam Francis and his connection to Paris during the 1950s, situating his work within the broader cultural context of the era. The exhibition and its related materials provide a focused look at the artistic and architectural production of the post-war decade in France.