Air France Posters Collection by Georges Mathieu – Presented on the occasion of the 2025 retrospective

On the occasion of the major retrospective dedicated to Georges Mathieu at the Monnaie de Paris, discover or rediscover the mythical collection of Air France posters signed by the inventor of lyrical abstraction. A key figure in 20th-century art, Georges Mathieu (1921-2012) profoundly marked the visual environment of his time, transposing his pictorial gesture onto all the supports of modernity, from canvas to posters, including currency and television credits.

Designed in 1966-1967 at the request of Air France, these iconic posters embody the meeting point between artistic avant-garde and the prestige of travel. Mathieu captures the essence of major international destinations through gestural compositions, bold colors, and inimitable energy. Presented at the Musée national d'art moderne in 1967, they were immediately successful and remain highly sought-after collector's items today.

The retrospective at the Monnaie de Paris, organized in partnership with the Centre Pompidou, highlights the diversity and modernity of Mathieu's work, from his beginnings in informal abstraction to his monumental creations and collaborations with public institutions. The exhibition focuses in particular on the importance of his posters for Air France, which demonstrate his cosmopolitanism and his ability to create a dialogue between art, popular culture, and graphic innovation.

Immerse yourself in the world of Georges Mathieu, a prolific and pioneering artist, and be inspired by this exceptional collection that brings together the history of design, lyrical abstraction, and the spirit of travel.