Aline Gagnaire (1911-1997)
Aline Gagnaire was a prominent figure in the Parisian surrealist movement during the occupation. She collaborated with Dadaist groups such as "des Réverbères" and "La Main à Plume" producing an eclectic range of works including calligrams, rag boards, and wall pictures. Alongside her artistic endeavours, she contributed articles to the publications of these avant-garde circles. In 1942, she married the painter André Pouget and relocated to Tarn, where she deepened her exploration of painting. Despite lacking formal artistic training, her work bears a resemblance to the raw art style of Jean Dubuffet while remaining primarily rooted in surrealism. Her art has been featured in numerous private and group exhibitions at prestigious venues and events, including the 1986 Venice Biennale and the Surindépendants Fair. Her work is also in the permanent collection of the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain in Cordes-sur-Ciel.
