Robert Combas

Robert Combas is a French painter, sculptor, and illustrator born in Lyon on May 25, 1957. He is known as a pioneer of the "Figuration Libre" movement in the 1980s. This movement emerged as a reaction against minimalism and conceptual art, integrating elements such as popular culture, comic books, and graffiti into art. After studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Montpellier, Combas moved to Paris in 1980. In his art, he drew inspiration from rock music and popular culture, using vibrant colors and energetic figures. Combas is also interested in music and is known for his passion for rock and his extensive record collection.