Jean-François Larrieu
France
Jean-François Larrieu is a French painter whose work radiates energy, sensitivity, and a profound love of life. President of the Salon d’Automne in Paris from 1995 to 2004, co-founder of Art Capital, and President of the Fondation Taylor since 2010, he is a major figure in the contemporary French art scene.
Color lies at the heart of Larrieu’s practice. Through vibrant palettes and a rich abundance of detail, never overwhelming, always harmonious. His paintings pulse with movement, joy, and tenderness. His tableaux are solar, offering a softened yet dynamic vision that feels both authentic and deeply human.
Drawing inspiration from fauna (both natural and urban), flora, and the ocean, Larrieu pays tribute to nature and the diversity of life it shelters. Through a distinctive pictorial language, he elevates the beauty of the natural world while inviting reflection on humanity’s responsibility in its preservation, an especially resonant message in a time of environmental fragility.
