Arman

Arman, born Armand Pierre Fernandez on November 17, 1928, in Nice, France, is a renowned Franco-American artist known for his revolutionary works in contemporary art. He is a leading figure of the Nouveau Réalisme, movement, a French response to Pop Art that emerged in the 1960s.

Arman studied at the National School of Decorative Arts in Nice and the Louvre School in Paris. He began his career as a painter, but his work quickly evolved toward using found objects as the primary material in his art. His innovative approach gave rise to iconic series such as Accumulations and Colères, where he assembles, cuts, burns, or destroys objects to create unique artistic compositions.

The Accumulations are undoubtedly Arman’s most famous works. These pieces consist of accumulations of identical objects, often waste or everyday consumer items, arranged in plexiglass boxes or incorporated into monumental sculptures. Among his most impressive works are Long Term Parking (1982),a sculpture of 60 cars cast in concrete, and Hope for Peace (1995),a 32-meter-high monument made of tanks and military vehicles, commissioned by the Lebanese government to commemorate 50 years of military service.​ (Wikipedia)​​​.

In 1961, the artist Arman made his debut in the United States, a country that would become his second home. Settled in New York, he developed an international career, exhibiting in prestigious galleries and museums around the world. His works are part of the permanent collections of many leading museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Arman also collaborated with other influential artists, notably Andy Warhol, and was a pioneer in exploring creation through destruction, an approach that marked the artistic landscape of the 20th century. He lived and worked between Paris and New York until his death on October 22, 2005. His contributions to contemporary art continue to influence many generations of artists and captivate art lovers worldwide.

For more information about Arman and his works, you can visit his official website or come talk with us at the reception of the Moby Dick hotel.