Fondation Jean Dubuffet
Illustration — Fondation Jean Dubuffet, 137 Rue de Sèvres The Fondation Jean Dubuffet is a foundation and museum established by artist Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985) in 1973. Its registered office is on the Rue de Moulin Neuf, Sente des Vaux-Ruelle aux Chevaux, Périgny-sur-Yerres, Val-de-Marne, with the secretariat located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris at 137 Rue de Sèvres, Paris, France. Both are open to the public; an admission fee is charged.
Fondation Jean Dubuffet

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- 1973.
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- France.
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The foundation acquires and conserves Dubuffet's original work, as well as items from his personal collection, including plans, designs and models, gouaches, drawings and prints, notes and manuscripts, documents, etc. It contains over 1000 works and over 14,000 photographs of his art. Its main collection is housed in Périgny-sur-Yerres, and open to the public. In addition, the foundation's Paris townhouse, acquired by the artist in 1962, contains an exhibition as well as a center of study.
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1973
Fondation Jean Dubuffet established.
1973
Fondation Jean Dubuffet was established or created in 1973.
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The circumstances in which Fondation Jean Dubuffet stands. Recorded at coordinates 48.6942, 2.5475. Established or created in 1973. Recorded as art museum. Situated in France. Dubuffet lies within Périgny.
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