Jacques Villeglé 90th Birthday Exhibition at Galerie Vallois
Galerie Georges-Philippe et Nathalie Vallois in Paris celebrated Jacques Villeglé's 90th birthday with an exhibition from April 8 to May 13, 2016. The show also marked the inauguration of the gallery's second street-level space, located in the former premises of the Librairie Fischbacher. The exhibition featured a selection of the artist's works, highlighting his career as a pioneer of décollage and his contributions to Nouveau Réalisme. Villeglé, born in 1926, is known for his torn posters and urban fragments that capture the visual language of the city. The gallery's expansion reflects its continued commitment to representing the artist.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from April 8 to May 13, 2016
- Celebrated Jacques Villeglé's 90th birthday
- Galerie Georges-Philippe et Nathalie Vallois inaugurated a second space
- New space located in former Librairie Fischbacher premises
- Villeglé is a key figure of Nouveau Réalisme
- Known for décollage technique using torn posters
- Born in 1926
- Exhibition featured a selection of his works
Entities
Artists
- Jacques Villeglé
Institutions
- Galerie Georges-Philippe et Nathalie Vallois
- Librairie Fischbacher
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —