"Animal regardant", a conference on Gilles Aillaud
with the philosopher Clément Layet
17:00 – 18:00
This conference is an opportunity to explore the work and the thinking of Gilles Aillaud (1928-2005), currently presented at the Foundation in the form of four paintings depicting scenes from a zoo with complex framing and realistic textures.
The philosopher Clément Layet will present his latest book, which brings together the painter’s extensive writings, Pierre entourée de chutes: écrits et entretiens sur la peinture, la politique et le théâtre (1953-1998), recently published by L’Atelier contemporain.
More generally, Clément Layet will also share his thoughts on the themes that run through the exhibition “Nature humaine – Humaine nature”.
Clément Layet is also the author of Hölderlin: la démesure et le vivant (Vrin, 2020) and André du Bouchet (Seghers, 2002).
Cover of the book: Pierre entourée de chutes – Écrits et entretiens sur la peinture, la politique et le théâtre, 1953-1998 de Gilles Aillaud (2022) – 30 € – 672 pages – ISBN : 978-2-85035-090-0
Vue de l’exposition. Photo : François Deladerrière
Gilles Aillaud, La Fosse, 1967
Huile sur toile, 200 × 250 cm (FNAC 29065)
En dépôt au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Centre national des arts plastiques, Paris
© Adagp, Paris, 2022 / Cnap
Crédit photographique : Jean-Manuel Salingue – Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
