BIOGRAPHICAL LANDMARKS

1969

THE BLACK HUMOR PRIZE

When he receives an award (Grand Prix de l’Humour noir) for his first book, Christiane Colin invites him to exhibit in her Paris art gallery. He is to hold several exhibitions there.

Jean and Luce Gourmelin at Christiane Colin’s art gallery in 1969 © Picture Raph Gatti

The 1969 Black Humor Book prize-winners: Jean Gourmelin, Yolande Paris, Yvan Labejot and Fernando Arrabal. © Universal picture