Albert Bitran (1929–2012) was a French painter born in Istanbul, Turkey. His family, of Sephardic Jewish descent, moved to France when he was young. Bitran's artistic journey began at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He later studied at the École du Louvre, where he immersed himself in art history. Bitran's early works were influenced by Cubism, and he drew inspiration from artists like Picasso and Braque. Over time, his style evolved, incorporating elements of abstraction and geometric shapes. His unique blend of colors and forms set him apart in the art world. In the 1950s, Bitran became associated with the avant-garde art movement "Supports/Surfaces," which sought to challenge traditional notions of painting. He experimented with materials and techniques, often leaving the canvas unbound or exposing the stretcher bars.
