2026-04-02

100 X MORELLET

To mark the centenary of the birth of François Morellet, (1926 - 2016), numerous French institutions are coming together to pay tribute to one of the leading figures of contemporary art, at the initiative of the Centre Pompidou. Morellet’s work is found in the greatest public collections in France, as well as many collections internationally. He also made a lasting impression on public space, with over 100 works visible in our cities - on building façades, in gardens, at train stations, and on public squares. Thanks to the freedom and humour with which he embraced the vocabulary of geometric abstraction, he created a vibrant dialogue between art, architecture, and the public. Echoing the François Morellet. 100 pour cent retrospective presented at the Centre Pompidou-Metz, a vast national programme has been initiated by the Centre Pompidou, in collaboration with the Estate François Morellet and many partner institutions.
This large-scale project will unfold across France through unprecedented exhibitions featuring works on display for the first time, rediscoveries of works from various collections and public spaces, as well as a series of talks and conferences. The aim is to re-examine Morellet’s legacy, his place in art history, his relationship to heritage and architecture, and his enduring influence on contemporary artists.