Gilbert Clain (17 August 1941 – 21 April 2021) was a Réunionese sculptor.[1]

Biography

Clain was originally a planter of sugar cane before opening an art gallery in Îlet Furcy [fr]. He became one of the most famous sculptors in Réunion, primarily working with wood, basalt, and coral. Today, his works can be found in the Musée Léon-Dierx [fr], the Fonds régional d'art contemporain de la Réunion, and the Musée de Saint-Pierre.[2]

Gilbert Clain died in Îlet Furcy on 21 April 2021 at the age of 79.[3]

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[fr] Gilbert Clain