Albert Coste (1895-1985), Abstraction, Charcoals On Paper, Signed On The Right, 1956

In 1933, in Aix-en-Provence, the artist had his first personal exhibition, presented by Maurice Denis. In 1935 he was appointed professor at the School of Fine Arts in Aix en Provence. In 1941/1942, he met Albert Gleizes in Saint Rémy de Provence and remained deeply linked to him until his death. Gleizes notably presents the exhibition he held of his works in 1942 in Aix. From 1953 to 1956, he organized exhibitions to publicize the work of Gleizes and his disciples. He carried out numerous decorations for public buildings and particularly the Faculty of Law of Aix, whose architect was Fernand Pouillon. Albert Coste participated in a group exhibition with Gleizes, Delaunay, Villon, Herbin, Léger and in 1967 with Calder, Masson, Messager.