Marc Devade at Galerie Bernard Ceysson, Paris
Galerie Bernard Ceysson in Paris presents a solo exhibition of Marc Devade from May 13 to July 2, 2011. Devade, a member of the Supports/Surfaces collective and associated with the journal Tel Quel, developed a unique body of work from the late 1960s to early 1980s. Influenced by Chinese art and American abstract painting, he engaged with the legacies of Barnett Newman, Morris Louis, and Ad Reinhardt. The exhibition features large-format works alongside intimate pieces, highlighting his ink works from 1972 onward. The earliest works date to the late 1960s; the most recent, a dark 'Reinhardtian' piece, is from 1977. Notable are the Miramas series from 1973, where Devade juxtaposes large ink-soaked surfaces with 'impure' lines reminiscent of Newman's zips. The artist stated in a 1973 essay, 'I keep relearning how to paint.'
Key facts
- Exhibition at Galerie Bernard Ceysson, Paris from May 13 to July 2, 2011
- Marc Devade was a member of Supports/Surfaces and associated with Tel Quel
- Devade's work spans late 1960s to early 1980s
- Influenced by Chinese art and American abstract painters like Barnett Newman, Morris Louis, Ad Reinhardt
- Exhibition includes large formats and intimate works, focusing on ink pieces from 1972
- Earliest works from late 1960s; latest from 1977
- Miramas series (1973) features ink surfaces and lines evoking Newman's zips
- Devade wrote in 1973: 'I keep relearning how to paint'
Entities
Artists
- Marc Devade
- Barnett Newman
- Morris Louis
- Ad Reinhardt
Institutions
- Galerie Bernard Ceysson
- Supports/Surfaces
- Tel Quel
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —