This remarkable original 1973 poster by Jean Dubuffet was created for the celebrated Festival d'Automne à Paris, one of Europe's most important cultural events dedicated to contemporary creation in music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Produced during one of the most significant periods of Dubuffet's career, the poster embodies the artist's radical vision and his desire to challenge traditional notions of art and representation.
The composition belongs to Dubuffet's celebrated L'Hourloupe cycle, a series he developed between 1962 and 1974 that became one of the defining artistic languages of post-war European art. Characterized by interlocking organic forms outlined in black and filled with vibrant red, blue and white hatching, the imagery creates a world suspended between abstraction and figuration, where architecture, landscape and human forms appear to merge into a single visual universe.
Dubuffet described L'Hourloupe as a parallel reality born from spontaneous doodles and automatic drawings, free from academic conventions and artistic hierarchy. The series reflected his lifelong fascination with what he termed Art Brut, creative expression untouched by cultural conditioning or artistic tradition.
Founded in 1972, the Festival d'Automne à Paris quickly established itself as a major international event devoted to avant-garde artistic experimentation. Dubuffet's collaboration with the festival was therefore particularly fitting, as both artist and institution shared a commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary dialogue and the breaking of established boundaries.
The poster itself transcends its original promotional function and stands as an autonomous work of art. Like many exhibition and cultural posters created by major twentieth-century artists, it occupies a unique place between graphic design and fine art, appealing equally to collectors of modern prints and contemporary art enthusiasts.
Jean Dubuffet remains one of the most influential figures of twentieth-century art, and original posters produced during the L'Hourloupe years are especially sought after for their historical importance and instantly recognizable visual language.
Today, this original Festival d'Automne poster represents an exceptional example of Dubuffet's mature style and an important document from the vibrant cultural landscape of Paris in the early 1970s.
Original Poster
Exhibition - Modern Art - Abstract
Grand Palais - S.N.I.
Good condition, slight creases, pin holes
Sign up & benefit from discounts or exclusive offers.