Curated by Hilton Als and Peter Doig

  • Christian Berard

1902
Born in Paris

1920
Enters Academie Ranson. Influenced by the Nabis group: Edouard Vuillard, Maurice Denis

1925
First exhibition in Gallery Pierre, Paris

1926
Exhibition with Leonid Berman and Pavel Tchelitchew, Gallery Drouet, Paris

1930
Christian Berard starts his career as designer for theatrical scenery and costumes

1932
Works with Jean-Michel Frank, painting screens, wood-work, drawing projects for carpets

1949
He dies suddenly on the stage of the Théâtre de Marigny, Paris