Franco Bellucci's 'Fluctuations du désir' Exhibition at Christian Berst – Art Brut in Paris
At the Christian Berst – Art Brut gallery in Paris, 'Fluctuations du désir' showcases a solo exhibition featuring the assemblages of Italian artist Franco Bellucci (1945–2020), running until March 8, 2025. This marks the gallery's third exhibition focused on Bellucci, following earlier shows in 2015 and 2021. Renowned as the 'maître relieur,' Bellucci's intricate works combine mixed media and everyday items. The exhibit also features a video of him working on a restraint bed due to encephalitis. Aurélien Mole's photographs document his assemblages, while Bruno Dubreuil's accompanying text reflects on the poignant beauty of Bellucci's art, pondering whether he was mending his reality through his creations.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Franco Bellucci. Fluctuations du désir' runs until March 8, 2025
- Held at Christian Berst – Art Brut gallery in Paris
- Third solo show for Bellucci at this gallery after 2015 and 2021 exhibitions
- Bellucci (1945–2020) was an Italian artist known as 'maître relieur'
- He had encephalitis from a young age, affecting speech and movement
- Works include assemblages with objects like USB cables, tubes, and wires
- A video in the exhibition shows him working on a restraint bed
- Photography by Aurélien Mole documents the installation
Entities
Artists
- Franco Bellucci
- Albrecht Dürer
- Bruno Dubreuil
- Aurélien Mole
Institutions
- Christian Berst – Art Brut
- The Bridge by Christian Berst
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —