Combas, Robert | Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone, 1992 — available on Composition Gallery

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Original lithograph; hand-signed in pencil by the artist.

A riot of tangled figures, bold outlines, and electric colour erupts across the sheet in Combas's unmistakable Figuration Libre style, celebrating the spectacle and energy of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. The composition teems with interlocking athletic bodies rendered in thick, cartoonish contours, their dynamic poses channelling the raw exuberance of street art and comic books into the tradition of the commemorative Olympic print. Combas — a leading figure of the French Figuration Libre movement alongside Rémi Blanchard and Hervé Di Rosa — here delivers one of his most joyously kinetic compositions. An increasingly scarce edition, this hand-signed lithograph captures the spirit of an era when art and sport converged on the world stage.

Robert Combas (France, 1957) is a contemporary artist and a leading figure in the Figuration Libre movement. His vibrant works blend elements of popular culture, comics, and music, characterized by dynamic compositions and expressive figures. Combas's art challenges traditional boundaries, reflecting a rebellious spirit and a celebration of everyday life.

Robert Combas

Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone, 1992

Name: Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone, 1992
SKU: 16862
Price: 2300.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

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Lithograph

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Edition of 250

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I had always wanted to do something entirely new, I had always felt the need to be different from others, I truly consider myself to be a dandy.

- Robert Combas

Robert Combas (b. 1957 France) is a French artist and a leading figure in the Figuration Libre movement, which emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a reaction against the austerity of conceptual and minimalist art. Combas’s work is characterized by its vibrant, chaotic energy, bold colors, and a blend of high and low culture, often drawing on comic strips, graffiti, rock music, and everyday life. His paintings are densely populated with figures, patterns, and text, creating a dynamic, almost frenetic visual experience. Combas's style is playful yet deeply expressive, addressing themes such as violence, sexuality, and the human condition with both humor and intensity. As a pioneer of contemporary French art, Combas has significantly influenced the development of figurative painting in Europe. (Artist website)

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Robert Combas

Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone, 1992

89 x 60 cm

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