In Search of the Atom Style
A bit of exciting news: I’ve been invited by Paul Gravett to have some examples of my work shown as part of an exhibition at the amazing “Atomium” building, located in Brussels. This is a real honour and I extend my thanks for being included.
For those who haven’t come across his fine work, Paul Gravett is a London-based freelance journalist, curator, lecturer, writer and broadcaster. Here’s his description of this show, which sounds like a must-see:
“I am curating an exhibition at the Atomium itself in Brussels about the ‘Style Atome’ or Atom style of comics from June 4th to September 20th. “A la recherche du style atome” or, “In search of the Atom Style“, takes a fresh look at the incredible line of artists who have been inspired since the 1970s by the lessons of Jijé, Franquin, Will and Tillieux. Among the contemporary stars of the exhibition will be Joose Swarte (who invented the term Stijl Atom), Serge Clerc, Yves Chaland, François Avril, Ever Meulen and Daniel Torres.
The exhibition is in one of the “balls” of the Atomium and on two levels:
1. Information in the form of digital prints mixing text, panels, pages, photos of creators, etc, explaining the roots of Atom Style, its specific properties, and its modern and current practitioners.
2. Nine short movie clips shown on large projection screens, 7 of them dedicated to a single star artist, and 2 showing other artists, from the period, or more recent and international, who continue in this style today.”
Above is a poster for the event incorporating an image by the immortal Yves Chaland. I can never get enough of that graphic punch! Going to have to hop on a jet plane and get over there before September…
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Paul:
That is great news. I love the Atom style, but didn’t know that’s what it was called. Congrats on being included. I hope they publish a book.
Best.
Walter
Thanks a lot Walter. It’s a great name for the style, and you couldn’t ask for a more perfect location for the show!
Very cool indeed. I might actually be in Brussels when it’s on. If so, I’m there.
Paul – you certainly are a perfect guy for this show.
Well done.
Dominic & Larry, thanks for the comments!
Really happy to have the opportunities to see some of your art in Bruxelles (ans specially in one Atome ball !!!) Really nice of Paul Gravett to made a link with You and the others European Artist. And for sure really proud that you have contribute to our second issue ! Even of it’s not already available ! Hoping one day see you in Europe (or Coming in Toronto !). Regards from les than 150 km from Atomium !
Happy to discover your great artwork by the informations about this exhibition. Best regards from France.
Merci beaucoup, Pierre & Karelijn!