Curatorial Narrative The enigmatic “Le pneu Michelin. on n’en voit pas la fin” from 1936 exemplifies the syncretic spirit of Art Deco, an aesthetic that deftly merged modernist ideals with decorative traditions. In this lithograph, an anonymous artist masterfully exploited the medium’s graphic potential, eschewing painterly brushstrokes in favor of a crisp, geometric style. The subject, a stylized pneumatic tire wheel, occupies the center of the composition, its black rim and yellow spokes radiating outward like the spokes of a wheel, creating a visual axis that draws the viewer’s eye. Against the bright orange background, the tire’s silhouette assumes an almost sculptural presence, imbuing the image with a sense of depth and volume. At 44×88 inches, this large-scale lithograph dominates the spatial rhythm of any room, its chromatic structure exerting a profound influence on the surrounding environment. The vibrant yellow and oran