From Paris to the world: a decade of encounters, borderless creations and the extraordinary!
Ten years ago, driven by a sincere passion for new artistic languages, the members of the Board of Directors created a Digital Art section within the Salon d'Automne. All of them believed in the idea that digital art had its place in the great historical salons. They were the true initiators of this adventure - art history owes them a debt of gratitude... Thanks to their support, this section was born, driven from the outset by a vision that was open, curious, and resolutely forward-looking: avant-garde !
Since then, more than a hundred artists from all over the world—Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States—have exhibited their works here, rich in creativity and daring. This diversity, this energy, this effervescence have gradually built up a collective influence. Together, we have seen digital art assert itself, evolve, be recognised and highly rewarded.
I have supported this section from its very beginnings, with the zeal of a builder and the faith of an artist. I have devoted immense energy to it, imagining and realising ambitious projects, and collaborating with major figures in the art world to contribute to its aura. This adventure has shone through, thanks to a genuine collective alchemy. The artists, through their talent, have given this section its strength and legitimacy: I'm infinitely grateful to them.
I'm humbled by how far we've come, and deeply inspired by the hope that this wonderful dynamic will continue to live on, reinventing itself and opening up other possibilities for the digital arts!
ISABELLE SCHMITT
Head of the « Digital Art » section
To discover the artists in this section, visit the virtual exhibition