Poster
Poster
Niki de Saint Phalle
France, 1970
Le rêve de Diane Niki de Saint Phalle.
Details
Details
Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Paris. Vintage exhibition poster.
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Niki de Saint Phalle
Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) was a French-American artist known for her bold, vibrant works that defied conventions and celebrated femininity. Self-taught and influenced by the Surrealists, she gained attention with her "Shooting Paintings" in the 1960s, where she shot at paint-filled bags on canvases to create dynamic, explosive compositions. This act of creation through destruction became a signature of her early work.
While she is often associated with her large-scale sculptures, Saint Phalle's paintings were equally significant in her career. Her works were deeply expressive, filled with vibrant colors and dynamic compositions that conveyed intense emotion and energy. Saint Phalle’s paintings often explored themes of femininity, liberation, and personal trauma, blending abstract forms with figuration. Through her fearless approach to painting, she carved out a unique space in the art world, becoming a key figure in post-war contemporary art.