Albert
Gleizes
Albert Gleizes was a French artist, writer, and philosopher who played a key role in the development of Cubism. If you're looking for Albert Gleizes original prints and editions for sale or would like to sell, request a complimentary valuation and browse our network's most in-demand works.
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Biography
Albert Gleizes emerged as a central figure in the Parisian Avant-Garde scene of the early 20th century. Gleizes initially showed interest in theatre before turning to painting. His early works, influenced by Impressionism, soon gave way to a more structured approach as he became fascinated by the ideas of Paul Cézanne.
Gleizes' artistic journey led him to become one of the founding figures of Cubism, a movement that would revolutionise Modern Art. His involvement with the Section d'Or group and his collaboration with Jean Metzinger in writing Du Cubisme (1912) cemented his position as both a artist and theorist of the movement.
Gleizes' career truly took flight in the 1910s when he became associated with the Cubist movement. In 1911, he was one of the organisers of the controversial Room 41 at the Salon des Indépendants, which introduced Cubism to the public. This exhibition, which notably excluded Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, marked Gleizes as a pioneer of Cubist philosophies.
Following the publication of Du Cubisme in 1912, Gleizes' theoretical work continued throughout his life, with publications such as La Peinture et ses lois (1924) further exploring the foundations of abstract art.
Gleizes' painting style evolved significantly over time. From early Cubist works like his 1911 oil painting Portrait Of Jacques Nayral, he moved towards increasingly abstract compositions. His later works, such as Composition For Jazz (1915), show a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and rhythmic elements, reflecting his interest in movement and spirituality.