Michel Butor Centenary Exhibition at Enseigne des Oudin Explores His Artistic Collaborations

An exhibition at Paris's Enseigne des Oudin celebrates the centenary of writer Michel Butor (1926-2016) by focusing on his time in Nice and his collaborative artistic practice. Running from June 2 to July 11, 2026, the show examines how Butor's writing merged with visual art through partnerships with numerous artists. The presentation highlights works created through what is described as "four or six-handed" collaboration, where text and plastic material hybridize. Featured artists include Henri Matisse, Marcel Alocco, Max Charvolen, Martin Miguel, Henri Maccheroni, Jean-Jacques Laurent, and Manuel Casimiro. Also represented are Seund Ja Rhee, Gérard Serée, André and Chantal Villers, and Claude Viallat. The exhibition showcases crossed works and artist books born from these elective companionships, moving beyond mere illustration. It pays tribute to Butor as an insatiable art lover and friend to contemporary artists, exploring "writing in painting" through the prism of his Azuréen years. The venue is located at 4 rue Martel in Paris's 75010 district.