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Claire Tabouret, born in 1981 in Pertuis, France, is an internationally acclaimed contemporary painter. After graduating from the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 2006, she quickly gained attention in the art world with her distinctive style. Tabouret's work is characterized by expressive portraits and group scenes with vibrant, often unusual color palettes. She frequently explores themes related to childhood, identity, collective memory, and group dynamics. Her paintings, often large in scale, feature almost ghostly figures that seem to emerge from intensely colored, sometimes fluorescent backgrounds. Based in Los Angeles since 2015, Tabouret continues to enrich her artistic practice, drawing inspiration from archival photographs, personal memories, and contemporary imagery. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions worldwide, including Palazzo Grassi in Venice, The Drawing Center in New York, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Recognized as one of the most promising artists of her generation, Claire Tabouret has collaborated with luxury brands, and her works are part of significant private and public collections, testifying to the lasting impact of her art on the contemporary scene.