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Dubuffet

American  
[doo-buh-fey, dyoo-, dy-by-fe] / ˌdu bəˈfeɪ, ˌdyu-, dü büˈfɛ /

noun

  1. Jean 1901–85, French painter.


Dubuffet British  
/ dybyfɛ /

noun

  1. Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1901–85, French painter, inspired by graffiti and the untrained art of children and psychotics

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The showcase featured more than 15 works unveiled for the first time, including a sculpture by Jean Dubuffet - marking its first-ever appearance in an Iranian exhibition.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

With sunglasses perched on his forehead, a gold chain around his neck and purple sneakers on his feet, Taylor makes references to Rashid Johnson and Rodin; Dubuffet and Diebenkorn.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022

And while you’re there, don’t miss the exhibition featuring drawings by French artist Jean Dubuffet, a figure who turned the graffiti-like gesture into high art.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2017

He is considering a show on the use of palette knife techniques, which enabled artists like Jean Dubuffet and Twombly to develop their figuration.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2016

Today, Mort Janklow has an office high above Park Avenue filled with gorgeous works of modern art—a Dubuffet, an Anselm Kiefer.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell