In the autumn of 2015, Galerie du Centre in Paris presented the group exhibition A Glimpse of the Moment… of Time, conceived by gallerist Alain Matarasso, who had supported and promoted the work of numerous artists over several decades. Located in the heart of the Beaubourg district, the gallery had established itself as a place of artistic commitment and long-term vision, favoring works capable of transcending fashion and maintaining their relevance over time.

Through this exhibition, Alain Matarasso proposed a reflection on the permanence of art and its ability to retain its expressive power beyond the moment of its creation. As suggested by the exhibition’s title, the project explored the relationship between the immediacy of artistic inspiration and the enduring value of works that continue to resonate years after they were first created. Bringing together artists represented and supported by the gallery over many years, the exhibition offered a retrospective perspective on careers built through consistency, independence, and artistic conviction.

Among the participating artists, GRATALOUP presented a selection of works that reflected the fundamental themes of his artistic universe: nature, symbolism, memory, and the relationship between humanity and the cosmos. Through richly textured surfaces, luminous materials, and symbolic imagery, his paintings invite viewers to explore the visible and invisible forces that shape both the natural world and human experience.

GRATALOUP’s presence in this exhibition also highlighted his longstanding relationship with Alain Matarasso and Galerie du Centre. Since the 1990s, the gallery had regularly exhibited his work and played an important role in introducing it to collectors and art lovers in France and abroad. The exhibition therefore celebrated not only the enduring strength of the artworks themselves, but also the lasting bonds between artists, gallerists, and collectors.

With A Glimpse of the Moment… of Time, Alain Matarasso invited visitors to reconsider the notion of artistic longevity and to reflect on those works that continue to speak across generations. In this context, GRATALOUP’s paintings stood as powerful examples of an artistic vision that remains deeply relevant, affirming the timeless dialogue between matter, imagination, and the human spirit.