122 pages 23 x 23 cm Language: French, English Hardback Publisher: Galerie Le Feuvre 2013
In 2013, Galerie Le Feuvre in Paris presented Past / Present, a compelling dialogue between two American artists: Sam Francis (1923–1994), a pioneer of postwar abstract expressionism, and JonOne (born 1963), a leading figure in contemporary urban abstraction.
This exhibition juxtaposed Francis's lyrical, color-saturated compositions with JonOne's dynamic, graffiti-infused canvases, highlighting a shared commitment to gestural freedom and vibrant color.Despite differing contexts—Francis's rooted in mid-20th-century abstraction and JonOne's emerging from New York's graffiti scene—their works resonate through expressive spontaneity and rhythmic intensity.
The exhibition catalog, a 122-page bilingual (French-English) hardcover edition published by Galerie Le Feuvre, offers a comprehensive exploration of this artistic convergence.It features reproductions of exhibited works and critical essays that delve into the artists' practices and the exhibition's thematic underpinnings.
Past / Present not only celebrated the legacy of Sam Francis but also affirmed JonOne's place within the continuum of abstract art, bridging historical movements and contemporary expressions.
