Henri MICHAUX

Henri Michaux (1899-1984), born in Namur and raised in Brussels, was a Belgian-born writer and artist. After abandoning medical studies, he became a sailor and discovered literature through reading Lautréamont. Settling in Paris, he befriended literary figures like Jules Supervielle and explored various genres of writing, from poetry to travel narratives. Fascinated by painting since 1925, he combined writing with graphic arts. Michaux is also known for his experiments with psychotropic drugs, particularly mescaline, which he explored scientifically in his works.

Untitled, 1979 Chinese ink on paper, 50 x 69 cm
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