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Roman Opalka's Numerical Paintings at Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Roman Opalka's work, which converts the consciousness of his own disappearance into pictorial presence, is summarized in the formula 1965/1 – ∞. An exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris prompted Hervé Legros to interview the artist about the definition of his work, the idea of mathematical painting, and his philosophical quest.

Key facts

  • Roman Opalka's work is summarized in the formula 1965/1 – ∞
  • Exhibition at Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
  • Hervé Legros interviewed the artist
  • Interview covered definition of work, mathematical painting, and philosophical quest
  • Opalka converts consciousness of his own disappearance into pictorial presence

Entities

Artists

  • Roman Opalka

Institutions

  • Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources