French artist François Boisrond, a key figure of the 1980s Figuration libre movement, presents his new series "Ouvrages d'art" at Galerie Maïa Muller in Paris. The series reinterprets monumental architecture—including the Millau Viaduct, the Pont de Normandie, Mont Saint-Michel, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower—using drone-sourced images. Boisrond employs a new liquid acrylic technique that creates a matte, flat finish, producing works that appear hyperrealistic from a distance but dissolve into impressionistic or pixelated abstraction up close. The exhibition, extended through May 16, 2026, features large-format paintings priced between €25,000 and €50,000.
This exhibition matters because it marks a significant evolution in Boisrond's practice, moving from intimate, autobiographical subjects to monumental landscapes while retaining his signature painterly touch. The series demonstrates how a veteran artist can innovate technically and conceptually, bridging the gap between kitsch postcard imagery and high art. The show also highlights the relocation of Galerie Maïa Muller to a new space in the Marais district, underscoring the gallery's commitment to presenting ambitious contemporary painting. Boisrond's ability to command prices comparable to peers with decades-long careers reaffirms his enduring relevance in the French art scene.