Robert Combas :
Born in 1957 Robert Combas is a french artist. He was very active during the 1980's and developed a « new figurative painting », he created what the artist Ben called « Figuration Libre » (free figuration) composed by artists like Rémi Blanchard, François Boisrond and Hervé Di Rosa. In his works Combas broach the themes of violence, society, pain, and sexuality. His inspirations came from popular culture (rock music, images, children books...). Combas' work is exhibited worldwide, especially in Paris (Grand Palais, Maison européenne de la photographie), Cannes, Venice, Seoul, Arles, Bratislava, Milan or Lyon.