Maurice Lemaître

Maurice Lemaître (1926-2018) was a French artist and writer who was a prominent figure in the Lettrist and Situationist International movements. He was a prolific creator, producing a wide range of works in various media including film, painting, writing, and performance.

Lemaître first became involved with the Lettrist movement in the 1940s, which emphasized the use of letters and language as artistic media. He later became a member of the Situationist International, which sought to use art as a means of critiquing capitalist society and promoting revolutionary change.

Lemaître's work was characterized by its irreverence and provocativeness. He often sought to challenge conventional artistic practices and to push the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in art. His films, which were often experimental and non-narrative, were particularly influential in the development of the French New Wave.