Nouveau Réalisme

Nouveau Réalisme, or New Realism, was an art movement that emerged in France during the early 1960s. Artists aimed to bring everyday objects and urban environments into fine art, emphasizing direct engagement with contemporary reality. They often used materials like debris, advertisements, and street scenes to challenge traditional distinctions between art and life. The movement focused on capturing the modern world’s immediacy and complexity, highlighting real-world influences and societal issues. Overall, Nouveau Réalisme sought to redefine artistic boundaries by integrating the mundane and the urban into creative expression, reflecting a fresh perspective on reality.