Serge Charchoune

Serge Charchoune was a Ukrainian-born French painter and sculptor associated with the abstract art movement. He was born in 1888 in Ukraine and moved to Moscow to study at the School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. In 1912, he moved to Paris and became a member of the artistic circle that included Marcel Duchamp, Francis Picabia, and Jean Arp.

Charchoune's early works were influenced by Cubism and Futurism, but he later moved towards abstraction. He was interested in the relationship between color and form, and his works often featured geometric shapes, bold colors, and dynamic compositions. He also experimented with different materials and techniques, including collage, assemblage, and relief sculpture.

During World War II, Charchoune went into hiding and continued to paint in secret. After the war, he resumed exhibiting his work and became associated with the group of abstract artists known as the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles. He continued to paint and exhibit his work throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and his work was included in many major exhibitions of abstract art during this time.

Charchoune's focus in art was on the exploration of color and form in abstract compositions, often characterized by bold colors and geometric shapes. He was also known for his experimentation with different materials and techniques, which contributed to his unique approach to abstraction.