Description: (French Abstract Painter Renowned as the 'World's Greatest Living Artist')
Pierre Soulages, a renowned French artist, is celebrated for his innovative use of black as a color and non-color. President François Hollande bestowed upon him the title of "the world's greatest living artist" in 2014. Soulages' works can be found in prestigious museums globally, with a dedicated museum in his hometown. He is known for incorporating light as a material in his art, creating impactful black paintings that interact with and manipulate light. His stained-glass windows at the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy and numerous international awards further cement his prominent position in the art world.