Nouveaux Réalistes Exhibition at Galerie Vallois
Right now, you can check out the exhibit 'Les Nouveaux Réalistes = Nouvelles approches perceptives du réel' at Galerie Georges-Philippe & Nathalie Vallois in Paris, which is open until July 24, 2021. It features important and groundbreaking works from the Nouveau Réalisme movement, launched on October 27, 1960, in Yves Klein’s apartment. Eight artists, including Arman and Jean Tinguely, signed the founding manifesto, with Pierre Restany being a key figure. Though the movement was short-lived, it offered critiques on consumerism and social change using everyday objects. Notable pieces on display include works by Hains, Villeglé, César, and Arman, along with contributions from Niki de Saint Phalle and others. A comprehensive catalogue is available too.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Galerie G.-P. & N. Vallois, Paris, until July 24, 2021
- Nouveau Réalisme founded October 27, 1960, at Yves Klein's apartment
- Eight founding artists: Arman, Dufrêne, Hains, Klein, Raysse, Spoerri, Tinguely, Villeglé
- Pierre Restany organized the founding meeting and wrote the manifesto
- Movement lasted only 20 minutes before disputes began
- Includes rare works: Hains & Villeglé's 1949 lacérated poster, Villeglé's 1947 wire sculpture, César's 'Grande Duchesse' (1955)
- Arman's 'The Gay Gas Masks' (1960) critiques contemporary society
- Catalogue published to accompany the exhibition
Entities
Artists
- Arman
- François Dufrêne
- Raymond Hains
- Yves Klein
- Martial Raysse
- Daniel Spoerri
- Jean Tinguely
- Jacques Villeglé
- César
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Gérard Deschamps
- Christo
- Pierre Restany
Institutions
- Galerie Georges-Philippe & Nathalie Vallois
- Galerie Apollinaire
Locations
- Paris
- France
- rue Campagne-Première
Sources
- artpress —