Georges Rousse's Biography
Georges Rousse is a French contemporary artist, known for his large-scale photo-based installations. He was born in 1947 in France and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He initially worked as a sculptor before turning to photography. His works often involve transforming public spaces by painting them with geometric shapes and then photographing them. His works are often displayed in public spaces and galleries, as well as in books, catalogs, and other publications. Rousse has had numerous solo and group exhibitions, including at the Centre National des Arts Plastiques (CNAP), the Grand Palais, the Centre Georges Pompidou, and the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. He has also participated in numerous international art festivals and biennales, including the Venice Biennale and the Sydney Biennale.