César Baldaccini, known simply as César, built early sculptures from welded scrap metal before turning to industrial compression in 1960, crushing automobiles and other materials into dense rectangular masses. His later Expansions used polyurethane foam to create uncontrolled organic forms.
Sculpture
Major Works
- 1962Compression Ricard
- 1960Compression automobile
- 1961Compression dirigée
- 1965Pouce (Thumb)
- 1966Breast
- 1970Expansion No. 14
- 1985Flying Frenchman
- 1983–85Centaur
- 1990Fanny Fanny
- 1976Trophy for the César Awards
Interviews & Writing
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