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César: Thinking Through Material

artist · 2026-04-23

César, known for his radical compression, expansion, and imprint techniques, created some of the most original works in modern sculpture. Despite plans for a César museum opening in 1995 at Marseille's Vieux Port, French institutions have offered little support. In an interview with Catherine Millet, he discusses new flattened car projects, his fabrication processes, preparatory work, imaginary winged figures, flat sculptures, and the press release of his works.

Key facts

  • César used compression, expansion, and imprint techniques.
  • A César museum was planned for 1995 at Marseille's Vieux Port.
  • French institutions provided little support to César.
  • Catherine Millet interviewed César.
  • César discussed new flattened car projects.
  • He talked about his fabrication processes and preparatory work.
  • He mentioned imaginary winged figures and flat sculptures.
  • The interview covered the press release of his works.

Entities

Artists

  • César
  • Catherine Millet

Institutions

  • artpress

Locations

  • Marseille
  • France
  • Vieux Port

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