The Effervescence of Painting in Contemporary Art

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A spectacular overview of international contemporary art through 240 works by exceptional artists and winners of the Jean-François Prat Prize.Edited by Anaël Pigeat, this bilingual book explores the work of thirty artists selected by the Jean-François Prat Prize, which celebrates a decade of support for contemporary an immutable artistic practice that extends beyond traditional definitions. This richly illustrated work includes 240 of the most exciting recent paintings from across the globe—from ultra-realistic portraits to abstract optical illusions—and offers an extensive overview of international contemporary painting.