Vera Molnár - Aux sources du code

Originally from Budapest and settled in Paris since 1947, Molnár has left a mark on art history with her innovative and visionary approach.

Vera Molnár is a pioneer of algorithmic art, which involves generating artworks using computer algorithms. Her works thus combine mathematical, algorithmic, and computer elements with artistic aesthetics, creating visually intriguing and conceptually rich compositions. A key characteristic of Molnár's work is her exploration of repetition and variation: she often uses simple patterns and algorithmic rules to create series of works that subtly evolve through endless variations. This results in pieces that are both structured and highly dynamic.

In the exhibition, we discover the artist's early beginnings with her first drawings, such as "Arbres et collines géométriques" (1946), which testify to her unique vision of familiar landscapes, and the 1950s with abstract compositions that place her within the stream of post-war geometric abstraction.

Her series of algorithmic drawings from the 1960s and 1970s are prominently featured, revealing her systematic exploration of formal families and her penchant for introducing a certain disorder within simple geometric compositions.

One is also surprised to discover her work in sculpture and photography, as well as the twenty-two volumes of her "Journal intime," offering a unique insight into her artistic journey.

Molnar's work has helped expand the boundaries of contemporary art by introducing new concepts and artistic practices. Her early engagement with computers and algorithms opened up new avenues for artistic exploration, thus influencing many contemporary digital artists.