BERNARD BUFFET

 

ABOUT

Bernard Buffet was one of the most prominent figures of post-war French painting. Associated with the movement of Miserabilism, he developed a highly recognizable style marked by stark lines, elongated forms, and a restrained, often somber palette. His work, oscillating between expressionism and figuration, reflects a vision of the world imbued with tension, solitude, and existential gravity. From still lifes and landscapes to portraits and religious themes, Buffet built a vast and coherent oeuvre that remains immediately identifiable.

His works are held in numerous public collections worldwide, including the Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Musée d’Art Moderne de Troyes, as well as major international institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (New York). Dedicated to preserving his legacy, the Bernard Buffet Museum in Japan houses one of the most significant collections of his work.