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Robert Combas Exhibition at Couvent des Cordeliers, Châteauroux

exhibition · 2026-04-23

An exhibition of works by French artist Robert Combas was held at the Couvent des Cordeliers in Châteauroux, France, from June 4 to October 6, 2001. The show featured Combas's distinctive figurative paintings and mixed-media works, known for their raw energy and narrative complexity. Combas, a leading figure in the Figuration Libre movement, often incorporates text and pop culture references into his art. The Couvent des Cordeliers, a former Franciscan convent, provided a historic setting for the display. The exhibition was covered by artpress magazine in its September 2001 issue.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from June 4 to October 6, 2001
  • Venue: Couvent des Cordeliers, Châteauroux, France
  • Artist: Robert Combas, associated with Figuration Libre movement
  • Works included figurative paintings and mixed-media pieces
  • Covered by artpress magazine in September 2001 issue
  • Couvent des Cordeliers is a former Franciscan convent
  • Combas's art often features text and pop culture references
  • The exhibition was held in 2001

Entities

Artists

  • Robert Combas

Institutions

  • Couvent des Cordeliers
  • artpress

Locations

  • Châteauroux
  • France

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