François Roux
François Roux | |
|---|---|
| Born | François Roux 1933 Nice, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
| Movement | Pop Art |
François Roux, known as Francis Roux, was a French painter and sculptor[1]. Born in 1933 in the French southern-city of Nice, Roux is associated with the Pop-Art movement through his use of "Pop-art techniques"[2][3].
Le Club des Jeunes
In 1952 Roux joined le Club des Jeunes de Nice[4], formed by Paul Mari and Robert Rovini. Every Saturday in the basement of a restaurant called Ballon d'Alsace, located on 65 rue Gioffredo, Roux met with poets, painters and scultpors such as Henri Maccheroni, Ange Falchi, Arman et par la suite Ben Vautier, Jacques Lepage, Paul Vincensini, René Decugis, Jean Onimus.[5].
References
- ^ Bénézit, Emmanuel (31 October 2011). Benezit Dictionary of Artists.
- ^ Pierre, Jose (January 1, 1977). Pop art: An illustrated dictionary. Eyre Methuen. ISBN 978-0812009842.
- ^ "Francis Roux Saint-Sébastien 1969". Centrepompidou.fr.
- ^ Giordan, André. "SCHOOL OF NICE - CHRONICLE 4: School of Nice: Places, meetings? - Column 4". Arte Cote d'Azur. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "L'École de Nice en 21 dates" (PDF). The Centre national des arts plastiques supports contemporary art since 1791.