Ténurb-Géneau is the artistic alias of French painter Alain Géneau Brunet (1935). His uncle, a painter associated with the Barbizon school, was one of the inspirations behind his artistic development. Later, he pursued his education at the École des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. Instead of becoming a full-time painter immediately, he was employed by an airline for a number of years. This allowed him to travel extensively, painting whenever possible and visiting many of the world’s premier museums and galleries.
 
In 1977, the French art dealer Émmanuel David discovered Alain’s works (florals, still life, landscapes and portraits of women) and encouraged him to devote more time to painting. A few years later, Alain retired from the airline and began painting full time. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions, as well as solo exhibitions in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Venezuela, the Ivory Coast, and at the Wally Findlay Galleries in the United States. During this period, he also exhibited in major Paris Salons – including the Salon d’Automne, the Salon des Artistes Français, and the Salon de la Socie te Nationale des Beaux-Arts. 

Ténurb-Géneau is the name of Alain’s evocative abstract series, a body of work that blossomed in the years following the 2000s. Ténurb-Géneau blends abstract expression with subtle figurative elements, resulting in deeply atmospheric pieces that invite contemplation. With a refined colour palette and a distinctive textural approach, his paintings resonate with a quiet intensity, capturing moments that feel both personal and universal. Though Alain laid down his brushes three years ago due to a vision impairment, his artistic spirit still paints through each stroke left behind.

Exhibitions

EuropArtfair Maastricht [sept 2026]
EuropArtfair Maastricht [sept 2025]
N° 1 Art Museum Shanghai [2014]
Juyi Maison de la Culture Shanghai [2013]
Shanghai Xiang Jiang Gallery [sept 2012]
Shanghai Rainbow Gallery [dec 2011]
Shanghai ARTFAIR [sept 2011]
TANGZHAOJI Museum Shanghai [apr 2011 2014]
Shanghai ARTFAIR [apr 2011]
Galaxie des Arts Barbizon [2007 2008 2009 2011]
Jacques Noury Tours [2004]
Graal Agen [2002–2008]
De Castiglione Paris [2000]
Fardel Annecy [1999–2007]
Du Théâtre Besançon [1998]
Raugraff Nancy [1998–2006]
De l’Hotel de Saulx Beaune [1998–2009]
Europa Strasbourg [1997]
De Cannes Cannes [1997]
Wally Findlay New York [1996–1997]
Art et Passion Luxembourg [1995–1996]
Wally Findlay Chicago et Palm Beach [1994–1996]
Cimaise d’Or Metz [1993]
De la Carrière Nancy [1993]
Akka Valmay Paris [1992]
Aktuaryus Strasbourg [1991–1994]
Salvany Clermont Ferrand [1991 1993 1997 2000 2003]
Art forum Tokyo [1991]
ArtExpo New York et San Francisco [1990 1993 1998 1999 2001 2003]
Foire Linéart Gand [1989]
L’entrée des Artistes Barbizon [1989]
Xarof Annemasse [1989]
Amylis Bruxelles et Knokke [1988 1990 1992]
Patrick Héraud Arcachon [1988]
Albert 1er Antibes [1988]
Du Parvis Amiens [1988]
Adalbert Bâle [1987]
Belfort Belfort [1987]
Du Vieux Moulin Clères [1987]
D’Hermance Genève [1986]
Nettis Le Touquet [1986 1988 1990 1992 1996 1999 2002 2005 2007]
Au Souffle de Paris Saint Louis [1986]
La Main de Fer Perpignan [1986]
Présences Liège [1986]
Lacydon Marseille [1985 1989 1990 1993 1997]
Présences Bruxelles Knokke [1985 1986 1987]
Mazarin Toulon [1984 1990]
Du Carlton Cannes [1984]
Bourgeois Cholet [1984]
Vents des Cimes Grenoble [1984 1988 1994]
Schèmes Lille [1984 1987 1991 1993]
L’Ami des Lettres Bordeaux [1983]
Maya Strasbourg [1983]
Akka Cap d’Agde [1983 1991]
Miroir Montpellier [1983 1985]
Vendôme Paris [1983 1985]

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