Jean Paul Riopelle
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Edited by Sylvie Lacerte with contributions by Gilles Daigneault, Vera Frenkel, Manuel Mathieu, Caroline Monnet, Marc-Antoine K. Phaneuf and Marc Séguin
Marking the centenary of his birth, the exhibition Riopelle: Crossroads in Time introduces Jean Paul Riopelle as a tireless experimenter and innovator, anchored in the contemporary realm. Drawing on the artist’s work across various mediums and materials, guest curator Sylvie Lacerte paints a portrait of Riopelle as a visionary trailblazer. Offering a unique take on this famed Canadian artist, this retrospective presents his acclaimed works alongside creations rarely or never before shown in public.
This richly illustrated catalogue features essays by art specialists and artists who reflect on Riopelle’s legacy as they look at his work. Discover the full force of his legendary influence on both his contemporaries and artists working today, all of whom represent a broad range of cultural and aesthetic perspectives.
Hardcover | 208 pages
Publication Date: 2023
Edited by Sylvie Lacerte with contributions by Gilles Daigneault, Vera Frenkel, Manuel Mathieu, Caroline Monnet, Marc-Antoine K. Phaneuf and Marc Séguin
Marking the centenary of his birth, the exhibition Riopelle, à la croisée des temps introduces Jean Paul Riopelle as a tireless experimenter and innovator, anchored in the contemporary realm. Drawing on the artist’s work across various mediums and materials, guest curator Sylvie Lacerte paints a portrait of Riopelle as a visionary trailblazer. Offering a unique take on this famed Canadian artist, this retrospective presents his acclaimed works alongside creations rarely or never before shown in public.
This richly illustrated catalogue features essays by art specialists and artists who reflect on Riopelle’s legacy as they look at his work. Discover the full force of his legendary influence on both his contemporaries and artists working today, all of whom represent a broad range of cultural and aesthetic perspectives.
Hardcover | 208 pages
Publication Date: 2023
Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002)
Hommage aux Nymphéas - Pavane [Tribute to the Water Lilies - Pavane], 1954
This monumental triptych was first exhibited in Canada in 1963 as part of the artist's retrospective at the National Gallery of Canada, and its title refers to a Spanish dance that originated in the 16th century. The dance incorporates a stately and processional rhythm, which is captured in the energy and movement of this painting.
Made in Canada
Image Size: 81.3 x 43.8 cm (32 x 17.2 in.)
Poster Size: 94.4 x 61 cm (36 x 24 in.)
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada
This notecard features the artwork Jacket for Two Typescripts by Antonin Artaud (1948) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).
Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
This notecard features the painting Hommage aux Nymphéas – Pavane (1954) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).
Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
Monique Brunet-Weinmann
Great unpublished interviews, personal memories, biographical recollections, and analysis of Riopelle's work: Monique Brunet-Weinmann leads us to understand the intellectual and emotional links that unite the work to the being. It reveals an honest portrait of Riopelle, told through the mythical figures of his work.
Paperback | 344 pages
15 x 23 cm (5.9 x 9 in.)
Only available in French
This notecard features the painting Knight Watch (1953) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).
Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
This notecard features the painting La roue II (1956) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).
Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
This notecard features the artwork Sans titre (1953) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).
Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
This notecard features the painting Sans titre (1965) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).
Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.
In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
A limited edition print on silk, this scarf features Jean Paul Riopelle's (1923–2002) Canard à l'orange. Produced in collaboration with the Riopelle Foundation and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Yseult Riopelle, director of Le Catalogue raisonné de Jean Paul Riopelle and the artist's daughter.
Hand-sewn
100% mulberry silk
132 x 132 cm (52 x 52 in.)