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    Biography of Georges Mathieu

    Georges Mathieu is born in Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) in 1921. He studies literature and philosophy before turning to painting at the age of 21. First realist painter and portraitist, he develops a model of abstract expressionism very personal. In 1947, he organizes, with Camille Bryen, a tachisme exhibition based on the psyche of non-figuration. That same year, he exhibits at the Salon of New Realities fabrics’ textures paintings made of stain sprung directly from the tube. As Jean Fautrier, Georges Mathieu is considered one of the most important representatives of the art called lyric or informal. Until 1951, Mathieu organizes collectives’ exhibitions mirror to the period of American abstract expressionism. The artist is interested in the painting of Jackson Pollock and his spontaneous gestural handling of paint. The artist realizes for a period of time international "performance" (or "happenings") in public (Paris, many European countries, etc.). His pictorial language, close to the calligraphy, is recognizable among others and it is proper to him. Its makes him famous and numerous exhibitions dedicate his work in the world (Paris, New York, Documenta II in 1959, etc.). In the 60s, Georges Mathieu produces sculptures, furniture and tapestries and designs numerous frescoes. Also art theorist, he publishes "Beyond Tachisme" in 1963. The artist died in 2012.

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To read from or about the artist :
* « Mathieu », Dominique Quignon-Fleuret, coll. « Les Maîtres de la Peinture Moderne », Ed. Flammarion, Paris, 1977
* « L’Abstraction prophétique », Georges Mathieu, coll. « Idées », Ed. Gallimard, Paris, 1984
* « Georges Mathieu », Gillo Dorfles, Ed. Electra, Milan, 1991
* « Mathieu », Patrick Grainville et Gérard Xuriguera, Nouvelles Ed. Françaises, Paris, 1993
* « Le Massacre de la sensibilité », Georges Mathieu, Ed. Jean Picollec, Paris, 1994
* « Désormais seul en face de Dieu », Georges Mathieu, Ed. L'Age d'Homme, Paris, 1998
* « Georges Mathieu », Lydia Harambourg, coll. Polychrome, Ed. Ides et Calendes, Neuchâtel, rééd. 2013
* « Mathieu, 50 ans de création », Ed. Hervas, Paris, 2003
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A tribute to Georges Mathieu

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Il meurt à 91 ans à l'hôpital Ambroise-Paré de Boulogne-Billancourt. On a crut qu’il rejoindrait sa première épouse, Adélaïde de Boisserée, sous une oeuvre de sa composition dans la 3ème division du cimetière de Passy. Il fut finalement inhumé au cimetière de Montmartre (13e division). Pour l’heure, rien sur sa dalle ne signale son identité. En hommage, un chardon en fleur.

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"L’artiste est maintenant appelé, pour réduire le risque du naufrage social, à quitter sa tour d’ivoire pour la tour de contrôle de la société." - John Kenneth Galbraith (cité par l'artiste)

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"Le signe précède sa signification." - Georges Mathieu

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"Je voulais un changement radical, un absence totale d'idéologique antérieure." - Georges Mathieu

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"Libérer l'artiste de certaines contraintes académiques et d'un certain esprit de géométrie qui trop souvent étouffe l’esprit de finesse." - Georges Mathieu

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"L’abstraction lyrique de Mathieu impose une « phénoménologie de l’acte de peindre ». Il opère une révolution sémantique. L’image plastique précède l’idée." - Lydia Harambourg

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"Prodigieuse aventure que de décider de s'opposer au monde, au monde des formes, au monde des habitudes et des comportements. La réussite tient à la patience, à la volonté, à la chance et bien sûr au don ; non pas seulement celui du "savoir peindre", mais celui d'une certaine . . . "voyance"." - Georges Mathieu

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