This retrospective of César Baldaccini at Centre Pompidou, bringing together around 100 pieces from around the world, is one of the most anticipated of the year. It also stands as the first complete retrospective of the artist spanning his entire career.
From his beginnings in illustration at the age of 25 to his mastership of sculpture his talent lead him to become one of art's great innovators. Considered one of the most radical sculptors of the 20th century, his pieces developed as he advanced in his craft - only interrupted by his death in 1998.
Upholding a balance between modernity and tradition, over a 50-year career he managed to constantly reinvent himself. And still, his most famous sculpture is found in the hands of the best French actors every year...
