Gary Simmons
Gary Simmons (United States, 1964) is a contemporary artist renowned for his 'erasure drawings,' where he smudges chalk images on slate-painted surfaces to evoke themes of race and memory. His work spans painting, sculpture, and installation, often addressing social stereotypes. Simmons' art is featured in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

Artwork by Laure Prouvost
What is Lettrism?
Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.