The monumental work integrated into architecture
Since the early 1970s, François Morellet has created nearly 140 monumental works, which he called his « désintégrations ». Far from blending into the setting, his interventions engage with the space, disrupting perspectives, playing with light and unsettling the rationality of lines. His approach, both rigorous and full of humour, invites the viewer on a playful journey into the heart of the architecture, turning the visit into a true sensory and intellectual experience.
A dialogue between art, heritage and the public
The exhibition highlights Morellet's influence on the way contemporary art can occupy and transform public and architectural space. His works, present on façades, in gardens, at railway stations and in squares, bear witness to a living dialogue between geometric abstraction and the urban environment. By bringing together architectural heritage and contemporary creation, the exhibition makes it possible to rediscover space through a fresh and stimulating gaze.
A national tribute
This exhibition is part of a vast national programme, coordinated by the Centre Pompidou in collaboration with the Studio Morellet and the Galerie Mennour. It is accompanied by new hangings, rediscoveries of works in public space, meetings, lectures and an international colloquium. The aim: to reexamine the legacy of François Morellet, his place in the history of art, and the lasting influence of his work on contemporary artists.