Ernest T. has spent decades poking fun at the self-importance of the gallery system, using humor not as a joke, but as a weapon of clarity. This exhibition revisits his Peintures nulles—works where the letter T repeats in a rhythmic, non-periodic dance—and his reimagined studio scenes that mock the cult of the artist’s signature. By adopting a pseudonym and embracing the zero level of painting, he invites us to question why we value the name on the canvas more than the marks themselves.

You're watching a series of vibrant rhombuses in baby blue and vermillion that seem to vibrate against the gallery walls, their repetition challenging your sense of order. The space feels like a clever trap where found images of grand studios are defaced with T-shaped collages, forcing a grin as you realize how easily the greats can be toppled by a bit of irony.

• Geometric Obsession: See the Peintures nulles in person, where Roger Penrose’s tiling theory is transformed into a colorful, never-ending visual puzzle.
• Subversive Satire: Engage with works that target icons like Picasso and Duchamp, offering a rare, unapologetic critique of art history’s most untouchable figures.
• Marais Intimacy: Experience these large-format provocations within the sleek, focused environment of Semiose, located in the heart of Paris’s most historic gallery district.

Start by scanning the walls to absorb the sheer scale of the repetitive signatures, then lean in close to the collages to spot the specific satirical jabs at the masters of modernism. After leaving the gallery, walk a few blocks to the nearby Centre Pompidou; viewing its massive collection through the lens of Ernest T.’s skepticism will change how you perceive every masterpiece you encounter.