The artwork, titled “Astre Désastre,” was created by the artist Pierre Alechinsky in 1969. It falls under the Tachisme art movement and belongs to the abstract genre. This piece is part of the series “Stars and Disasters.”
This abstract composition employs a blend of vibrant blues, greens, and whites to form a circular, spiral-like structure dominating the upper portion of the canvas. The concentric patterns are intricate and chaotic, evoking a sense of cosmic activity akin to a swirling galaxy or a celestial event. Along the bottom of the artwork, smaller, discrete circular and organic shapes are sketched in black and white, providing a stark contrast to the colorful whirl above. The piece delivers a striking juxtaposition of movement and stillness, reflecting on the themes of creation and catastrophe within the celestial realm.
