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The fire hydrant

The fire hydrant

A knowing and affectionate observer of his world, François Avril infuses his work with finesse and subtlety. Three years ago, he embraced the pleasures of painting, and his chosen subject matter reflects his love of urban life. Paris and New York are particular sources of inspiration. His many exhibitions (Paris, Tokyo, Aachen, Geneva, Brussels) have been markedly successful. The fluid strokes of “The Fire Hydrant” (la bouche d’incendie) convey with immediacy and wit the essence of a New York moment, distilled from his many explorations of the city.

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