Vera Molnár, born January 5, 1924, is a Hungarian-French artist known for her pioneering work in computer and algorithmic art. Throughout her career, Molnár has explored the intersection between art and technology, creating intricate, mathematically inspired works through the use of computers and algorithmic processes. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and is part of prestigious collections around the world.

Throughout her career, Molnár has explored the intersection between art and technology, creating intricate, mathematically inspired works through the use of computers and algorithmic processes

The “ Speak to the Eye” exhibition at the Pompidou Center begins with her earliest drawings, such as “Arbres et collines géométriques” (Geometric Trees and Hills, 1946). This series, created in the late 1960s and early 1970s, exemplifies Molnár's approach of combining algorithmic precision with artistic creativity and reflects her interest in using computational processes to generate visual art.

This series exemplifies Molnár's approach of combining algorithmic precision with artistic creativity and reflects her interest in using computational processes to generate visual art

In the 1950s, Molnár's compositions placed her firmly in the postwar geometric abstraction movement. She began her series of algorithmic drawings entitled “À la recherche de Paul Klee,” anticipating her use of computers. This significant work reflects her deep engagement with both art history and modern computer techniques, and pays homage to the Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, whose innovative use of color, form and abstraction greatly influenced 20th century art.

This significant work reflects her deep engagement with both art history and modern computer techniques, and pays homage to the Swiss-German painter Paul Klee

The 1980s of Molnár's career were characterized by the appearance of her early polyptychs, several examples of which are preserved at the Centre Pompidou. Witnessing her long association with the work of Albrecht Dürer, “Les Métamorphoses d'Albrecht” (1994-2017) is another significant series in which Molnár relates to the work of the Renaissance artist. This series reflects her fascination with art historical figures and her unique approach to reinterpreting their work through the lens of modern technology.

This series reflects her fascination with art historical figures and her unique approach to reinterpreting their work through the lens of modern technology.

Molnár's photographic work is represented through several series, while the twenty-two volumes of her “Diary” are presented in their entirety. Filled with diagrams, photographs and various documents, these notebooks constitute unique documents on the artist's development and the origin of many of her works.

Filled with diagrams, photographs and various documents, these notebooks constitute unique documents on the artist's development and the origin of many of her works

Finally, several in situ installations, such as “OTTWW” (1981-2010), created by Molnár especially for the occasion, manifest her desire to immerse visitors in her universe. “OTTWW” exemplifies her exploration of geometric abstraction and algorithmic processes, taking advantage of computer methods to create intricate and aesthetically appealing visual compositions.

“OTTWW” exemplifies her exploration of geometric abstraction and algorithmic processes, taking advantage of computer methods to create intricate and aesthetically appealing visual compositions.