From April 3 to September 28, 2026, the Centre Pompidou-Metz presents François Morellet – 100 Percent, the most extensive retrospective ever dedicated to François Morellet (1926–2016).
Curated by Michel Gauthier, the exhibition brings together one hundred works spanning more than seventy years, offering an in-depth exploration of one of the most radical and influential figures of concrete and abstract art.
Between geometric rigor and conceptual irony
François Morellet’s work is built on the tension between strict systems and chance. From early figurative paintings to luminous installations, his art embraces rules, grids and mathematical structures, often subverted by humor and optical disruption.
Influenced by Max Bill and inspired by the architecture of the Alhambra, Morellet developed a visual language that challenges expressive subjectivity in favor of perceptual experience and intellectual play.
Part of the national “100 x Morellet” program
The exhibition is part of 100 x Morellet, a nationwide program launched by the Centre Pompidou to mark the centenary of the artist’s birth.
This ambitious initiative unfolds across France through exhibitions, public installations, conferences and international symposia, reaffirming Morellet’s enduring influence on contemporary art and architecture.
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FAQ
From April 3 to September 28, 2026.
At the Centre Pompidou-Metz, Forum and Galerie 3.
A major French artist associated with concrete and abstract art, known for systems, geometry and conceptual humor.
Approximately 100 works spanning over 70 years.
Yes, it belongs to the national 100 x Morellet initiative.