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Born in 1933 in Saint Marcel-Les-Chalons, Saone et Loire, France

Graduated in 1954 from Ecole Normale

Worked first as a teacher in a rural area

Started studying art in 1956 at the Art School of Romans, France, where he was a student of Pierre Palue.

First exhibition in 1961 in Valence, France

Appointed Art and Cultural Education Professor in 1967 at the Lycee agricole de Valence

Currently resides in Guilherand-Granges, France

" I paint because I search, now and probably forever!"

Roger-Bernard, November 1997


" I cannot really praise my own painting, nor can I disparage it either. It can be said that the techniques artists use -- organization of structures, lines, forms, lights and colors -- are supposed to convey their personal feelings about their environment. And in writing about the paintings, there is a fear that the pictural expression will be changed. I understand though, that a quotation about my work may help a viewer feel my painting."

Roger-Bernard, March 2000

  • Personal Exhibitions
  • 2000: Galerie Ex Libris, Oyonnax, France

  • 1998: Exhibition organized by the City of Valence, Salle des Clercs, Valence, France

  • 1988-1991-1994

    - Galerie Saint Georges, Lyon, France

    - Galerie Helene, Lyon, France

  • 1985-1987-1989: Galerie Claude Hemery, Paris, France

  • 1982: Galerie Royale, Paris, France

  • 1976: "Large exhibition", in Bulgaria

  • 1975: Galerie Vauban, Dijon, France

  • 1972: Galerie de Valois, Paris, France

  • 1967: Galerie Simone Florentin Paris, France
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  • Group Exhibitions
  • 2000: Exhibition organized by the Rotary Club, Bourg en Bresse, France

  • 1998: Galerie Francis Barlier, Ile de Ré, France

  • 1998: Galerie Francis Barlier, Honfleur, France


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  • Museum / Art Center Exhibitions
  • 1981-1983-1985: International Art Fairs of Quebec, New York, Dallas, Tokyo, Canada, USA, Japan

  • 1982-1983-1984: "Art Fair of French Artists" in the Grand Palais, Paris, France

  • 1981: "Salon d'Automne" in the Grand Palais, Paris, France

  • 1972: "Art Fair of National Art" in the Grand Palais, Paris, France

  • 1964: "Art Fair for young painting" in Modern Art Museum, Paris, France


  • Permanent Exhibitions
  • Galerie Saint Georges, 22 Rue Saint Georges, Lyon France

  • Galerie Francis Barlier, Faubourg St Honore, Paris France

  • Galerie Noelle Crouzet, Saint Marcellin, (Isere) France

  • Galerie Ex-Libris, Rue Brunet, Oyonnax France


    • Selection of paintings from Roger-Bernard

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    "A painting full of calm and serenity."

    Lucette Schouler in "Carrefour"


    "A tender magician, master of his art."

    Pierre Dufour in "Le Dauphine Libere"


    "What is done with a few well utilized, will amaze you."

    Jean-Jacques Lelong in "Signatures"


    "A bare balance in a very personal feeling of truth and sensibility."

    Raymond Charmet in "Le Nouveau Journal"


    " Two words come to the mind of the visitor who looks at these muffled sensitive colors: Wisness and Harmony."

    Pierre Girard in "The French Artists Review"

  • 1987: French Plastic Art Grand Price

  • 1963: Price of the "Conseil general" of the Drome region, France