Francis Picabia (Bilingual edition)

A groundbreaking exploration of Francis Picabias practice between 1945 and 1953a remarkable period of new creativity and experimentation for the legendary artist. The French avant-garde painter Francis Picabia (18791953) was one of the great innovators of twentieth-century modernism, with a career defined by his restless, visionary approach. Introduced by Beverley Calt, president of the Comit Picabia, this book delves into Picabias practice between the years 1945 to 1953an incredibly rich period during which Picabia created paintings unlike anything he had produced before, working alongside the growing Art Informel movement in Paris. Essays by art historian Arnauld Pierre and scholar Candace Clement shed new light on the hidden signs and symbols buried in his abstractions, the new painting techniques he employed, and the mysterious and fantastical reappearance of the dot in his work. ternel Recommencement / Eternal Beginning is an essential resource, marking the first focused exploration of a crucial chapter of Picabias practice.