The Atelier 17

Atelier 17 was an influential art studio founded in Paris in the 1940s by printmaker Stanley William Hayter. It became a hub for experimental printmaking, attracting numerous avant-garde artists, including Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. Hayter developed innovative techniques that allowed for greater creativity in print-making, blending traditional methods with modern art practices. The studio played a crucial role in the evolution of abstract art and fostered collaborations among artists, contributing to the post-war art movement, particularly in the realm of surrealism and abstraction. Atelier 17 remains significant in art history for its creative advancements.