André Fougeron (1913–1998): The Bold Visionary of Nouveau Réalisme André Fougeron, born October 1st, 1913, in Paris’s XVII arrondissement, emerged from a working-class upbringing as a self-taught painter who defied convention and championed social realism. His artistic journey began with an early fascination for drawing and culminated in a prolific career marked by groundbreaking contributions to the Nouveau Réalisme movement and unwavering engagement with political activism. Early Life & Artistic Formation Fougeron’s formative years were shaped by his apprenticeship as a metal worker, provi…