Jacques Martinez's Five Seasons at Galerie Albert Benamou

From September 10 to October 20, 2007, Jacques Martinez showcases his work at Galerie Albert Benamou in Paris, presenting fifteen paintings that investigate a five-season cycle, defying conventional perceptions of time. He establishes a unique space between summer and autumn, weaving in musical, historical, and geographical influences. The exhibition's catalogue features a 'scrapbook' filled with photographs, drawings, and references that unveil the seasonal enigma of each piece. His personal geography encompasses locations such as Venice, Collioure, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Seville, and Turin. For instance, September combines Port-Bou, Walter Benjamin, and a hotel photograph into a unified composition. The artworks intertwine history and autobiography, with February's 'Mojacar, Historia de los Raices' emphasizing branches over roots in a tree.