Gérard Gasiorowski's Posthumous FIAC Presence
The late artist Gérard Gasiorowski, who died in August 1986, will be represented posthumously at the FIAC by his final work, a series of twelve paintings titled 'Fertilité', shown by Galerie Adrien Maeght. Gasiorowski had been scheduled to appear at the fair before his death. The artist once wrote, quoting Saint Augustine, 'He who loses himself in his passion has lost less than he who loses his passion.' Philippe Dagen discusses the various moments of this passion in an article.
Key facts
- Gérard Gasiorowski died in August 1986.
- His works were featured in most major summer exhibitions at the time of his death.
- He was scheduled to be present at the Galerie Adrien Maeght booth at FIAC.
- His final work is a series of twelve paintings titled 'Fertilité'.
- The work will be shown at FIAC as a testament to his passion.
- Gasiorowski quoted Saint Augustine: 'He who loses himself in his passion has lost less than he who loses his passion.'
- Philippe Dagen wrote about the various moments of Gasiorowski's passion.
- The article appears in artpress.
Entities
Artists
- Gérard Gasiorowski
- Saint Augustine
Institutions
- Galerie Adrien Maeght
- FIAC
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —