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Gérard Fromanger Retrospective at Centre Pompidou

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The Centre Pompidou in Paris presented a retrospective of French painter Gérard Fromanger from February 17 to May 16, 2016. The exhibition revisited his career, which began in the 1960s and is known for its politically charged figurative style. Fromanger's work often engaged with contemporary ideology, raising questions about the longevity of such art. The show included key pieces from his early period and later works, highlighting his use of vibrant colors and photographic sources.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Centre Pompidou, Paris
  • Dates: February 17 to May 16, 2016
  • Retrospective of Gérard Fromanger
  • Fromanger is a French painter born in 1939
  • His work is figurative and politically engaged
  • He was associated with the Nouvelle Figuration movement
  • The exhibition included works from the 1960s onward
  • Fromanger's style incorporates photographic imagery and bold colors

Entities

Artists

  • Gérard Fromanger

Institutions

  • Centre Pompidou

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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