Carte 

Andre-Pierre Arnal made this geometric artwork, ‘Carte,’ using collage and mixed media techniques. Arnal emerged as an artist in the 1960s, a time when Europe was reckoning with its colonial past and experiencing rapid social and political change. 'Carte,’ which translates to 'Map' or 'Card' in English, offers a compelling visual interplay between abstraction and cartography. The use of maps as a medium suggests themes of exploration, territory, and perhaps, the constructed nature of borders and identity. The textured and fragmented quality of the collage introduces a critical perspective on the notion of fixed geographical or cultural identities. What does it mean to belong? And who gets to decide these boundaries? Arnal's interest in deconstructing and reassembling established forms reflects broader societal questions about authority, identity, and the very nature of representation. The artwork invites viewers to question the lines we draw—both literally and figuratively—and to consider the human stories embedded within landscapes.