Selected Collections:
- Centre Pompidou, Paris: Holding a comprehensive collection of Soulages’ work, highlighting his significance in 20th-century European art.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York: MoMA includes several of his paintings, showcasing his contribution to abstract art.
- National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.: This collection features works from Soulages’ Outrenoir period, emphasizing his impact on abstract painting globally.
Selected Exhibitions:
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"Soulages: Outrenoir" at Musée Soulages, Rodez (2014): This dedicated museum in his hometown focuses on his Outrenoir works, offering a comprehensive view of his career.
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"Pierre Soulages Retrospective" at the Louvre Museum, Paris (2019): Marking his 100th birthday, this exhibition celebrated Soulages’ impact on contemporary art, making him one of the few artists to be honored with a retrospective at the Louvre during his lifetime.
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"Pierre Soulages: Beyond Black" at Lévy Gorvy Gallery, New York (2014): Showcasing a range of his Outrenoir pieces, this exhibition emphasized Soulages’ exploration of light and shadow.