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Servin

Brassac, France
Artist (Painting, Sculpture)
Born 1939
Protean artist in the plastic arts

Born in 1939 in Hérault, France, into a family of notable art collectors, artist photographer Servin devoted more than fifty years to his passion for art. His artistic career has been shaped by a diverse education and varied experience.

He had the chance to be a student of two renowned artists, one with a modern style and the other academic. This duality has helped to forge his own artistic identity, combining contemporary and traditional elements in his work. Subsequently, he trained as an architectural designer, thus broadening his artistic skills.

A significant step in his career was his role as assistant for the restoration of the frescoes of a theater run by a prominent figure in painting restoration. This experience allowed him to gain valuable expertise in the preservation of visual art.

The start of his artistic career took place in the south of France, where he organized his first solo exhibition in 1966, followed by numerous solo and group exhibitions, notably at the Béziers museum. In 1968, he made the decision to settle in Paris to pursue his artistic journey.

In 1973 and 1988, he participated in two group exhibitions in the print cabinet of the National Library, thus consolidating his presence in the Parisian artistic world. In 1982, he launched the plastic art broadcasts of Radio Libertaire, which had a significant impact on the art scene in Paris and its suburbs.

In 1984 and 1985, he organized action poetry evenings in the cabaret "le Trou noir", thus marking the beginning of experimental poetry evenings in a Parisian cabaret. His artistic commitment and creativity continued to flourish with the opening of an avant-garde art stand at the Saint-Ouen flea market, where he formed friendships with important art dealers Parisians.

Servin also contributed to artists' magazines in France, Quebec and Italy, exhibiting his works in group exhibitions in France and by mail in Italy and Quebec.

In 1989, before his departure from Paris, France-Culture devoted a program to him, thus recognizing his importance in the French artistic landscape. He then left Paris to settle in the south of France, at the Presbytère de Lamontélarié, where he created a vast garden as a place for personal exhibitions, attracting around 200 visitors each summer.

In 1998, France 3 dedicated a major television report to him throughout the Occitanie region, which was rebroadcast in 1999 internationally on the Alice channel. In 2008, his posthumous marriage to Alma Navailles became a national event, attracting the attention of five television channels at the town hall and in his Presbytery garden.

Since his return to the south of France, Servin has continued to mark his artistic presence through personal exhibitions and his participation in group exhibitions and art festivals in Tarn, Hérault, Aude and 'Aveyron. His artistic journey reflects a life dedicated to art in all its forms, an artistic adventure rich in experiences and achievements.

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Sculptures années 80 - Poésie concrète • 17 artworks

Après ma période figurative des années 70 influencée par l'abstraction je me suis mis spontanément un[...]
Après ma période figurative des années 70 influencée par l'abstraction je me suis mis spontanément un jour au début des années 80 à déchirer et assembler du papier et à casser des chaises et des portes à coup de marteau pour les restructurer ensuite. J’ai donc classée cette période qui durera toute la décennie 80 dans le courant « poésie concrète » puisque pendant cette période j’ai participé au courant de poésie expérimentale autour de la revue Doc(k)s qui m’a publié, puis de la revue Inter du Québec que j’ai soutenus toutes deux tant dans les émission que j’animai sur Radio Libertaire Paris que dans les soirées de poésie expérimentale que j’animai dans le cabaret parisien « le trou noir ». Durent cette période j’ai participé aux expositions de groupe de la galerie parisienne Caroline Corre spécialisée sur le livre d’artiste. A remarquer que cette période commence à devenir intéressante puisque j'ai découvert sur le net un article de Anne de Coninck sur SLATE fr : « Art contemporain la revanche des plus de 70 ans : une aubaine pour les galeries et les investisseurs, la redécouverte et la réhabilitation des artistes des années 60 aux années 80. » Je suis dans le bon créneau puisque né en 1939, première exposition solo en 1966 et actif en continue depuis. Visitez mon site perso « servin plasticien ». Il est complet : formation, parcours artistique, références artistiques…
Sculpture titled "LA CHAISE UNIJAMBIS…" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
LA CHAISE UNIJAMBISTE - Sculpture, 36.2x24.4 in ©1985 by Servin - Wood, chaise, poésie-concrète, art contemporain, poésie visuelle, années 80, assemblage, Taille moyenne., sculptures années 80, sculpteurs années 80, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"LA CHAISE UNIJAMBISTE"

Sculpture - Wood | 36.2x24.4 in

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Collages titled "Ce" by Servin, Original Artwork, Collages
Ce - Collages, 15.8x13.8 in ©1980 by Servin - Figurative, figurative-594, poème-objet, livre-objet, boite, couverture, poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain
"Ce"

Collages on Cardboard | 15.8x13.8 in

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Sculpture titled "MAYER UNIVERSUM 8" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
MAYER UNIVERSUM 8 - Sculpture, 7.9x6.3 in ©1981 by Servin - Pulpboard, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80 ;, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"MAYER UNIVERSUM 8"

Sculpture - Wood | 7.9x6.3 in

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Sculpture titled "LES RUINES DE POMPEÏ" by Servin, Original Artwork, Paper
LES RUINES DE POMPEÏ - Sculpture, 29.5x24.4 in ©1981 by Servin - Paper, art moderne, Poésie concrète, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"LES RUINES DE POMPEÏ"

Sculpture - Paper | 29.5x24.4 in

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Sculpture titled "INTERDIT DE S’ASSEO…" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
INTERDIT DE S’ASSEOIR - Sculpture, 33.1x25.6 in ©1983 by Servin - Wood, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"INTERDIT DE S’ASSEOIR"

Sculpture - Wood | 33.1x25.6 in

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Sculpture titled "en-revenant-de-leco…" by Servin, Original Artwork, Mixed Media
en-revenant-de-lecole. - Sculpture, 22.8x19.7 in ©1988 by Servin - Other, Wood, Paper, ecole, maron, livre-objet, art contemporain, poésie concrete, assemblage, poésie visuelle, Taille moyenne., sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, art moderne, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"en-revenant-de-lecole."

Sculpture - Mixed Media | 22.8x19.7 in

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Sculpture titled "TRIANGLE ROUGE ET T…" by Servin, Original Artwork, Metals
TRIANGLE ROUGE ET TABOURET - Sculpture, 38.2x33.9 in ©1988 by Servin - Wood, Metal, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, poésie visuelle, sculptures années 80, sculpteurs années 80, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"TRIANGLE ROUGE ET TABOURET"

Sculpture - Metals | 38.2x33.9 in

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Sculpture titled "Volet revisité" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
Volet revisité - Sculpture, 32.7x26.4 in ©1983 by Servin - Wood, art moderne, Poésie concrète, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"Volet revisité"

Sculpture - Wood | 32.7x26.4 in

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Sculpture titled "PETIT VOLET" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
PETIT VOLET - Sculpture, 19.7x15.8 in ©1982 by Servin - Wood, art moderne, Poésie concrète, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"PETIT VOLET"

Sculpture - Wood | 19.7x15.8 in

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Sculpture titled "MIROIR mon beau mir…" by Servin, Original Artwork, Glass
MIROIR mon beau miroir - Sculpture, 39.4x39.4 in ©1995 by Servin - Figurative, figurative-594, miroir, charpente, poésie concrète, poésie visuelle, poesia visiva, art moderne, art contemporain, bois
"MIROIR mon beau miroir"

Sculpture - Glass | 39.4x39.4 in

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Sculpture titled "PORTE/SONNETTE" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
PORTE/SONNETTE - Sculpture, 40.2x26.4 in ©1981 by Servin - Wood, poesie concrette, art contemporain, art moderne, , nouveau réalisme, poésie visuelle, assemblage, sculptures années 80, sculpteurs années 80, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"PORTE/SONNETTE"

Sculpture - Wood | 40.2x26.4 in

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Sculpture titled "CACHEZ CE SEIN" by Servin, Original Artwork, Other
CACHEZ CE SEIN - Sculpture, 20.9x12.6 in ©1981 by Servin - Wood, Fabric, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"CACHEZ CE SEIN"

Sculpture - Other | 20.9x12.6 in

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Sculpture titled "CHAISE STUDIEUSE" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
CHAISE STUDIEUSE - Sculpture, 42.1x16.9 in ©1984 by Servin - Wood, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"CHAISE STUDIEUSE"

Sculpture - Wood | 42.1x16.9 in

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Collages titled "Anche" by Servin, Original Artwork, Collages
Anche - Collages, 18.9x18.5 in ©1981 by Servin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, livre, livre-objet, poème -objet, poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, typographie
"Anche"

Collages on Cardboard | 18.9x18.5 in

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Sculpture titled "VOYAGES" by Servin, Original Artwork, Paper
VOYAGES - Sculpture, 32.3x19.7 in ©1981 by Servin - Paper, Poésie concrète, Poésie concrète, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, poésie visuelle, art moderne, sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"VOYAGES"

Sculpture - Paper | 32.3x19.7 in

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Sculpture titled "Trappe revisitée" by Servin, Original Artwork, Wood
Trappe revisitée - Sculpture, 34.7x28 in ©1981 by Servin - Wood, Metal, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"Trappe revisitée"

Sculpture - Wood | 34.7x28 in

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Sculpture titled "GRILLE/ROUE" by Servin, Original Artwork, Metals
GRILLE/ROUE - Sculpture, 48x57.5 in ©1984 by Servin - Metal, Poésie concrète, art moderne, art contemporain, nouveau réalisme, artistes sculpteurs années 80, sculptures années 80, poésie visuelle, assemblage, poésie expérimentale, Poésie contemporaine
"GRILLE/ROUE"

Sculpture - Metals | 48x57.5 in

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