Claire Tabouret

Claire Tabouret (b. 1981, Pertuis, France) is a contemporary French artist currently living and working in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her expressive figurative paintings, often portraying groups of children, adolescents, and historical female figures with a dreamlike, psychologically charged intensity. Working primarily in painting but also exploring sculpture and installation, Tabouret frequently uses loose brushwork and muted palettes that evoke a sense of vulnerability and nostalgia. Her themes centre around identity, youth, transformation, and collective memory, often drawing from archival photographs and personal history.

Tabouret's work has been acquired by several prominent institutions, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, and the Fondation Louis Vuitton. She has exhibited widely in international galleries and museums, including solo shows at Château de Boisgeloup (Picasso’s former studio), the Yuz Museum in Shanghai, and Perrotin Gallery. While she has not won major public awards, her work is highly sought after on the primary and secondary markets, where she is considered a rising star. Her market is notably active and liquid, with frequent auction appearances and growing collector interest globally.