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An ink drawing by René Iché selected for the "Emmanuel Mounier" stamp
We are pleased to announce the release of a commemorative stamp honoring the philosopher Emmanuel Mounier (1905-1950), founder of the journal Esprit. To illustrate this issue, La Poste has selected an ink drawing created by René Iché in 1947.
This portrait reflects the friendship and intellectual bond between the sculptor and the founder of Personalism. Iché’s lines capture Mounier’s profound gaze with striking modernity. This posthumous collaboration between graphic art and philately once again highlights René Iché’s role as an essential portraitist of the major figures of the 20th century.
Technical Specifications:
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Original Artwork: Ink drawing by René Iché (1947).
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Layout: Corinne Salvi.
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Engraving: Line Filhon (intaglio printing).
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Face Value: €1.29 (Green Letter).
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Dimensions: 30 x 40.85 mm.
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Issue Date: May 5, 2025.
How to purchase: The stamp is available at post offices and through the official online philatelic shop: La Poste
Exhibitions and publications
"Hegel's Mask" by Thomas Hunkeler — An inquiry into the mystery of Iché’s masks
The year 2025 saw a major publication for the understanding of René Iché’s work. In his book Le Masque de Hegel(Hegel's Mask), published by Le Seuil, Professor Thomas Hunkeler provides a fascinating investigation into one of the most intriguing chapters of modern sculpture.
The book explores in detail the origins of the famous masks of André Breton and Paul Éluard, created by René Iché in the late 1920s. Moving beyond myths, Hunkeler uncovers the "true story" behind these objects, situated at the intersection of Surrealism and the search for pure form. He highlights how Iché, in the heart of Montparnasse, succeeded in capturing the essence of these "idol-faces."
For admirers of René Iché, this work offers a fresh and well-documented look at the complex relationships between the sculptor and the leaders of the Surrealist movement, while confirming the symbolic power of his portraits.
"René Iché. Works, writings, interviews" — The Definitive Monograph
We are pleased to announce a major publication for the study of René Iché’s work. This book features the final biographical essay by the renowned art critic Sarane Alexandrian (1927-2009), completed shortly before his passing.
Tracing Iché’s journey as a leading figure of the 20th century, Alexandrian provides essential keys to understanding a sculptor whose works offer multiple layers of meaning. For the first time, this volume also gathers René Iché’s own writings and manifestos, along with interviews (from the INA archives and Les Lettres françaises). These primary sources are presented in a bilingual French-English edition, supported by comprehensive scientific appendices.
This project was made possible with the support of ADAGP and the René Iché Archives.
Technical Specifications:
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Author: Sarane Alexandrian
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Publisher: Éditions Galerie Pauline Pavec
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Details: 280 pages | 16.5 x 22 cm
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ISBN: 978-2-9591946-0-3
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Price: €29.00
How to purchase: The monograph is available in bookstores and through the gallery's website: Pauline Pavec