Jean Dubuffet, Paysage aux argus (Landcape with Argus), 1955. Collection Fondation Dubuffet © Fondation Dubuffet, Paris / DACS, London 2019. Image courtesy of Fondation Dubfufet, Paris Museum Exhibitions Jean Dubuffet Brutal Beauty May 17 – Aug 22, 2021Barbican Centre, London Brutal Beauty champions Jean Dubuffet’s rebellious philosophy. Railing against conventional ideas of beauty, Dubuffet tried to capture the poetry of everyday life in a gritty, more authentic way. This is the first major survey of his work in the UK for over 50 years, showcasing four decades of his career—from early portraits and fantastical statues to butterfly assemblages and giant colorful canvases. Dubuffet endlessly experimented and was clear on his purpose: "Art should always make you laugh a little and fear a little. Anything but bore."Alongside his own work, the exhibition features works from Dubuffet’s collection of Art Brut (a phrase he coined, which translates literally as ‘raw art’). Acquired throughout Dubuffet's life, these works, and the artists that created them, profoundly impacted his approach to the making and meaning of art. Read More Journal View All Artist Projects Lynda Benglis "Ghost of Smile" Limited-Edition T-Shirt Nov 01, 2024 Films When Painting Becomes Alive: Pam Evelyn on Her Latest Body of Work Oct 31, 2024 Pace Publishing Robert Frank: Hope Makes Visions Oct 29, 2024 Films Seeing Beyond the Frame: Ocean Vuong on Robert Frank Oct 29, 2024 Museum Exhibitions — Barbican Presents "Jean Dubuffet: Brutal Beauty", Jan 5, 2021