Timeline

1921

Born: in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

1947 - 1951

Organized group shows to demonstrate the value and significance of American Abstract Expressionism

1947

Became the Director of Public Relations for United States Lines in Paris

Organized an exhibition with Camille Bryen

1953 - 1963

Was the editor of United States Lines Paris Review

1956

Created a painting that measured 4 X 12 meters at the Théâtre Sarah-Bernhardt in front of 2000 audience members

1957

Performed his Action Paintings to universal acclaim in Tokyo

1960 - 1969

Designed furniture, frescoes, and tapestries

1963

His essay titled “Au-delà du Tachisme” is published