Bernar Venet

Bernar Venet is a French conceptual artist who was born in Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, France in 1941. He is known for his conceptual sculptures, installations, and drawings that explore the relationship between art, mathematics, and science.

Venet's early work was influenced by minimalism and focused on the use of industrial materials such as steel and tar. In the 1970s, he began creating sculptures that were based on mathematical concepts such as arcs, angles, and lines. These sculptures often took the form of massive steel beams or coils, and were designed to challenge traditional ideas about the nature of sculpture. In addition to his sculptures, Venet has also created a series of drawings and prints that explore mathematical and scientific concepts. These works often feature complex equations and formulas that are transformed into abstract forms and patterns.