Dirimart Albert Bitran Gölge Topraklar Gök Topraklar: Land of Shadows Land of Sky | Terre d'obres Terre de ciel

Published on the occasion of Albert Bitrans first solo exhibition at Dirimart, Land of Shadows Land of Sky (3 May2 June 2024), this trilingual catalogue presents a comprehensive selection of works created between 1956 and 2013 by one of the pioneering figures of post-war abstract expressionism in Paris. The book highlights Bitrans enduring spatial sensibility and the fluid transitions between his different series, offering readers a deeper understanding of his unique visual language. Essays by art historian and critic Clotilde Scordia and poet, writer, and pianist Laure Cambau provide critical insights into Bitrans practice and its evolution across decades. The publication also includes inventory numbers from the artists catalogue raisonné, to be released in 2026. Beyond mere chronology, it invites readers to engage with Bitrans abstractions as dynamic reflections of light, space, and perception. Text in English, French and Turkish. Autorid: Clotilde Scordia, Laure Cambau