"Art Informel: Le Signe et le Geste, 1950 - 1970" is now open at Opera Gallery Paris.

The years following World War II marked a period of significant societal change and artistic transformation. From 1947 onwards, a vibrant surge of abstract art emerged in Europe and beyond, setting it apart from Surrealism and geometric abstraction. This "informal" artistic movement was driven by artists' inner desires to explore new forms of expression, embracing the spontaneity of creation and a quest to convey raw, universal emotions. This period saw the rise of various movements, including Lyrical Abstraction in France, CoBrA in Northern Europe, Zero-Kai and Gutai in Japan, and Abstract Expressionism in the United States. Throughout the late 1940s and the 1950s, artists, critics, and art dealers passionately championed this departure from established conventions, helping abstract art flourish as a rich and vibrant realm comparable to figuration. The exhibition, titled "Art Informel: Le Signe et le Geste, 1950 - 1970," invites visitors to explore the heart of this unique era of technical and artistic experimentation.