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FRANÇOIS VALLÉE
NAIVE PAINTER OR CARTOONIST ON CANVAS?
In naive art, the influence of the comic strip was gradually felt over the course of the 20th century. Today, it can be seen in the work of many artists, many of them self-taught. The work of Sherbrooke artist François Vallée is a good example, raising the question: When does a production cease to be naive? Despite its themes and many other typically naive characteristics, does François Vallée's art really remain naive? The question is asked.
François Vallée, La série du siècle (The Summit Series), 2023
This presentation takes you on a journey through the highlights of the artist's life, with 33 richly detailed works. The exhibition will continue until September 14th, 2025.
Welcome
Friends of Naive Art, you have landed at the right place. Whether a professional artist, a Sunday painter, a collector, a gallery operator, a researcher, an educator, a student or passerby, there is something new to stir your curiosity. A wind of another kind is blowing from the paintings of our featured artists. You will be hard pressed to discover how everyday life can become a philosophical quest.
The Collection
Around 850 art works, more than 300 artists, 34 countries, 5 continents! Is there some serious thinking in this naive form of expression? Playfulness can rightly be expected, but subtle questioning of an era or society? Are there strange relationships to your own concerns and whereabouts? Dreams, empathy, desire to better the world and this strong urge to travel into foreign lands and minds are all there, ready to challenge you, as seen in this animation showcasing the permanent Exhibition or our permanent collection .
Come visit us!
While you can have a lot of fun exploring and personalizing the virtual Collection on this web site, to decipher the unusual and connect it with your personal mindscape, you must come face to face with our astonishing array of visual experiments at the Museum itself.
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