Michel Parmentier Exhibition at Galerie Durand-Dessert
Galerie Durand-Dessert in Paris hosted an exhibition of works by French artist Michel Parmentier from September 7 to November 16, 2002. The show featured his signature abstract paintings characterized by horizontal bands and restrained color palettes. Parmentier, a founding member of the BMPT group alongside Daniel Buren, Olivier Mosset, and Niele Toroni, was known for his rigorous, systematic approach to painting. The exhibition provided a focused overview of his practice from the 1960s onward, emphasizing his use of repetition and industrial materials. Parmentier's work challenges traditional notions of authorship and expression, aligning with the conceptual and minimalist tendencies of his generation.
Key facts
- Exhibition held at Galerie Durand-Dessert in Paris
- Dates: September 7 to November 16, 2002
- Michel Parmentier was a founding member of the BMPT group
- BMPT group included Daniel Buren, Olivier Mosset, and Niele Toroni
- Parmentier's work features horizontal bands and limited colors
- He used industrial materials and repetitive patterns
- The exhibition covered works from the 1960s onward
- Parmentier's practice challenges traditional artistic authorship
Entities
Artists
- Michel Parmentier
- Daniel Buren
- Olivier Mosset
- Niele Toroni
Institutions
- Galerie Durand-Dessert
- BMPT
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —