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Jean-Gabriel Coignet's Early Sculptural Assemblage

artist · 2026-04-23

Jean-Gabriel Coignet launched his artistic career in 1979-80 with sculptures assembled from pre-existing metal elements. His work emphasizes economy of means, simplicity in materials and processes, and a dialectic of opacity and transparency, with a marked verticality.

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  • Jean-Gabriel Coignet began his artistic career in 1979-80.
  • His early sculptures were assemblages of pre-existing metal elements.
  • His practice is guided by an economy of means and simplicity.
  • His work explores verticality and a dialectic of opacity and transparency.

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