A significant artwork by renowned German artist Markus Lüpertz was displayed in the storage reserves of the National Center for Visual Arts (CNAP) at La Défense in 2008. The piece, titled "Männer ohne Frauen" (Men Without Women), represents an important example of contemporary European art housed within France's national collection.

The painting, created in 1994, showcases Lüpertz's distinctive artistic style that has made him one of Germany's most prominent contemporary painters. "Männer ohne Frauen" demonstrates the artist's exploration of human relationships and social dynamics through his characteristic bold brushwork and expressive composition.

The CNAP storage facility at La Défense serves as a crucial repository for France's extensive national art collection, housing thousands of works that are not currently on public display. This vast collection represents decades of artistic acquisition and preservation efforts by the French government, ensuring that significant contemporary artworks remain accessible for future generations and research purposes.

Markus Lüpertz, born in 1941, has been a leading figure in German neo-expressionist painting since the 1960s. His works often explore themes of masculinity, mythology, and German cultural identity, making "Männer ohne Frauen" a particularly representative piece of his artistic philosophy and technical approach during the mid-1990s period of his career.