André-Pierre Arnal, a French painter born in Nîmes, has left a significant mark on the contemporary art world. His artistic career was marked by his involvement in the Supports/Surfaces Group, which questioned the representational function of painting and explored new artistic perspectives.

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‍It was in 1962, at his first exhibition in Montpellier, that Arnal began to make a name for himself. He went on to play a key role in the creation of the Supports/Surfaces Group, which emerged from 1968 to 1971. The collective emphasized the role of the support as an essential element of the work, as well as the inscription of color. This led to a radical exploration of the materiality and structure of painting, challenging the traditional conventions of figurative painting. In addition to his involvement in this movement, Arnal illustrates collections of poetry, notably those by French writer Pierre Toreilles.

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‍In 2021, he takes part in the exhibition Quatre peintures de grand format de la collection du Pin perdu, organized by the Maison Max Ernst in Huismes. This selection attests to the continuing recognition of his work and its impact in contemporary art. His exploration of the materiality of painting and his questioning of conventions have opened up new creative avenues for generations of artists to come.

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