Louis Cane (French, 1943-2024) was a prominent contemporary French artist known for his diverse artistic practice including painting, sculpture, and installation art. He was born in 1943 in Beaulieu-sur-mer, France, and studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 1968, he was awarded the prestigious Prix de Rome, which granted him a residency at the French Academy in Rome (Villa Medici) and allowed him to further expand his artistic vision.

Cane's early career was influenced by conceptual art and minimalism, where he explored the structure and materials of art. During the 1970s, he was a founding member of the influential French art collective "Supports/Surfaces." This group challenged traditional painting conventions by focusing on the fundamental elements of canvas, stretcher, and paint, playing a significant role in post-war French art.

Over time, Cane's style evolved from strict conceptual frameworks to a more expressive and multidisciplinary approach. Inspired by Southern European seascapes and the natural environment of his hometown, he developed a fascination with Mediterranean flora. Employing materials such as copper with exceptional skill, he created realistic, miniature sculptures of Mediterranean plants. These meticulously crafted forms and delicate colors convey a unique interpretation of space, illusion, and sensory experience.

Louis Cane's works have been exhibited extensively in major museums and galleries worldwide, including the Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York), and the Venice Biennale. His contributions to contemporary art have been widely recognized, and his pieces are held in numerous public and private collections. He passed away in 2024 at the age of 81.