Exhibition from June 1, 2023 to July 22 – Opening on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6 pm
Galerie LOFT pays tribute to the artist Bernard Quentin on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth, at 3bis and 4 rue des Beaux-Arts. At the same time, it is teaming up with his son, Alexis Quentin, and his wife, Florence Quentin, to produce a major monograph, currently in progress, tracing his artistic development. Bernard Quentin was as fascinating as he was compelling, and distinguished himself by his smile and humanity.
Discover Bernard Quentin’s inflatable works at 4 rue des Beaux-arts. Bernard Quentin has studied new supports and materials such as PVC. He was one of the first to create frameless furniture using this material. He is also interested in architecture and monumentality.
At 3bis rue des Beaux-Arts, you’ll find the evolution of Bernard Quentin’s works and paintings.
Having witnessed both horror and solidarity during the war, he then became involved in building a better world in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, an essential part of Parisian intellectual and cultural life in the 1950s.
A few years later, Bernard Quentin embarked on a journey around the world in search of the Universal. During this quest, he discovered the countless languages, cultures and religions that can both unite and divide human beings. From then on, his main objective became that of being a witness and guide to the union and cohesion that art can bring about.
Through his studies and questioning, Bernard Quentin explored writing and calligraphy.
As a pioneer of semiological art, he developed the universal language known as “Quentin BabelWeb”. His work was a precursor of contemporary design and Land Art.