Evelyne Pinto edits 'Formalisme, jeu des formes' on Dubuffet and formalism
Evelyne Pinto has launched an exhibition titled "Formalisme, jeu des formes" at Université Paris I, marking the inaugural initiative from the Centre de recherche sur la philosophie des activités artistiques contemporaines. This exhibit explores Jean Dubuffet's artistry, questioning his classification within formalism due to his rejection of strict artistic rules. Pinto posits that Dubuffet’s concept of 'informe' aligns with the idea of art existing for its own sake. Influenced by Pierre Bourdieu's notions, the show also features interpretations from Inès Champey on 'formalisme réaliste' and emphasizes six contemporary artists critiquing abstract realities. Reviews include insights from Catherine Francblin.
Key facts
- Evelyne Pinto edited 'Formalisme, jeu des formes'.
- It is the first publication of the Centre de recherche sur la philosophie des activités artistiques contemporaines (Université Paris I).
- The book questions whether Jean Dubuffet can be considered a formalist.
- Dubuffet denounced 'l'asphyxiante culture' and claimed allegiance to the 'informel'.
- Pascal Durand contributes a text linking Mallarmé to the Duchampian ready-made.
- The volume uses Pierre Bourdieu's notion of 'artistic field'.
- Inès Champey introduces 'formalisme réaliste' to describe six contemporary artists.
- Artists discussed include Bernard Piffaretti, Yoon Ja, Paul Devautour, Matthieu Laurette, Patrick Saytour, Andrea Fraser, and Gwen Rouvillois.
Entities
Artists
- Jean Dubuffet
- Stéphane Mallarmé
- Marcel Duchamp
- Bernard Piffaretti
- Yoon Ja
- Paul Devautour
- Matthieu Laurette
- Patrick Saytour
- Andrea Fraser
- Gwen Rouvillois
Institutions
- Centre de recherche sur la philosophie des activités artistiques contemporaines
- Université Paris I
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —