Thierry Lefort - Book - Version FR

A book by Yoyo Maeght, with a preface by Jean-Christophe Grangé

Through this richly illustrated volume, Yoyo Maeght invites us to discover the unique world of Thierry Lefort, a contemporary painter whose work reinvents the boundaries between figuration and abstraction.

From his first paintings created in France to the light-drenched landscapes of California, and including his calligraphy training with Shaolin monks, this book traces the extraordinary journey of an artist entirely devoted to painting.

Instantly recognizable, Thierry Lefort’s works transform the most ordinary landscapes into striking compositions. Desolate Los Angeles streets, palm trees, power lines, and urban architecture become, under his brush, true explorations of color and light. His blue shadows, which have become his signature, reveal a deeply personal way of seeing the world.

Since meeting in 2021, Yoyo Maeght has passionately championed and supported Thierry Lefort’s work. Here, she delivers an intimate and vivid account, blending memories, anecdotes, reflections on painting, and the story of an artistic partnership. From the studios of Saint-Ouen to Parisian and American exhibitions, and even the creation of a 150 m² monumental mural in Burbank, she introduces us to the man behind the work.

Beautifully illustrated with numerous reproductions of paintings, photographs of studios, and exhibitions, this book allows us to explore the full richness of his creative output and understand what makes his pictorial language so unique.

Featuring an exclusive preface by writer Jean-Christophe Grangé, a friend of the artist, this book is at once an immersion into Thierry Lefort’s world, a testament to friendship, and a celebration of contemporary painting.