David Salle and Francis Picabia in Dialogue at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
From January 23 to February 23, 2013, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac in Paris showcased a dual exhibition featuring the works of David Salle (b. 1952) and Francis Picabia (1879–1953), emphasizing their mutual fascination with the concept of image collisions. The main gallery displayed alternating pieces from both artists, including Picabia's floral works and Salle's recent diptychs portraying scantily clad women in grisaille, with Salle's figures reflecting elements of French culture. The upper gallery presented explorations of monstrosity, featuring Picabia's Bête jaune drawings alongside Salle's animal-masked figures. Salle expressed his viewpoint of looking beyond appearances. A catalogue, including a text by Catherine Millet, was released in conjunction with the exhibition.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from January 23 to February 23, 2013 at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac in Paris.
- Paired David Salle (b. 1952) with Francis Picabia (1879–1953).
- Works alternated in the main gallery without hierarchy.
- Salle's paintings were recent diptychs with superimposed panels.
- Lower panels showed scantily clad women in grisaille style.
- Upper panels were silkscreened photographs obscured by painterly interventions.
- Upstairs section focused on monstrosity: Picabia's Bête jaune series and Salle's animal-masked humans.
- A catalogue with text by Catherine Millet was published.
Entities
Artists
- David Salle
- Francis Picabia
- Julian Schnabel
- Catherine Millet
Institutions
- Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —