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Charles Matton

1931 – 2008

French artist

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Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 77). Charles Matton was a French painter, screenwriter, film director, sculptor, photographer and graphic artist.

Charles Matton, also known as Gabriel Pasqualini, (13 September 1931 – 19 November 2008) was a multitalented French artist: painter, sculptor, illustrator, writer, photographer, screenwriter and a movie director.

Illustrations In the 1970s, Matton worked with Jean-Paul Goude at Esquire, working as an illustrator and a photographer.

The Boxes In 1983, Matton was able to show his art in Paris, and in 1987, he exhibited at the Palais de Tokyo. There, he showed what would become his famous Boxes. Then, in 1989, he exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art of Paris, the Centre Georges Pompidou.

During the last decade of his life, Matton showed his work all around the world, especially in New York and Los Angeles, through the Forum Gallery.

After his death, his wife, Sylvie Matton, kept promoting his work and exhibitions took place in Germany and England.

Films 1999 : Rembrandt 1994 : The Light of the Dead Stars 1988 : Douanes (documentary) 1976 : Spermula 1972 : L’Italien des roses 1968 : Mai 68 ou les violences policières (short) 1967 : La Pomme ou l’histoire d’une histoire (short)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Matton?

French artist (1931–2008)

When was Charles Matton born?

Charles Matton was born on 13 September 1931 in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine.

When did Charles Matton die?

Charles Matton died on 19 November 2008 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Charles Matton's occupation?

Charles Matton was a painter, screenwriter, film director, sculptor, photographer and graphic artist.

What nationality was Charles Matton?

Charles Matton was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Matton

· Wikidata: Q1065491

· DBpedia: Charles Matton

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