WHAT Curated by Jean-Marie Gallais, the group exhibition exclusively highlights works from the Pinault Collection, showcasing the vision of its founder, François Pinault, and the depth, vitality, and diversity of his collection. The title is borrowed from Voltaire's philosophical tale, and the presentation throughout the museum’s various spaces features established artists such as Maurizio Cattelan,…
WHO Gerhard Richter, Sean Scully WHAT Curated by esteemed art historian Joachim Pissarro, this groundbreaking showcase pays tribute to the pair of artists, bringing together a selection of their finest paintings and works on paper. The exhibition explores the artists' unique approaches to painting and abstraction, revealing the physical and metaphysical aspects of their works.…
WHO Liu Xiaohui WHAT This is the Chinese artist’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing 20 sets of oil and tempera paintings. Flowers and plants featured include lilies, red and white hibiscus, hydrangea, and roses, and many of the works were created during the artist’s residency at the gallery last year. They combine the…
WHAT The late Venezuelian artist (1923-2019) was a pioneering figure in kinetic art, renowned for the mastery of colour and the innovative exploration of perceptual-sensory dynamics. The exhibition features key pieces that represent pivotal moments in artist's career. They explore the dissociation of form and colour, and highlights the experience of viewing as an integral…
WHAT Of Nakhi or Naxi ethnic minority, the artist is known for his profound expression of painting that transcends consumerism and embraces the globalisation of entertainment. This exhibition showcases his transition towards capturing the essence of existence and the pursuit of poetic rhythm. Through series like 'Acid Quantum' and 'Transmutation Quantum,' the artist reflects on…
WHAT This major survey exhibition provides an in-depth exploration of the entire career of the American artist, showcasing his groundbreaking work across various artistic mediums. Spanning six decades, it features drawings, large-scale sculptural and sound installations that offer a diverse range of media, challenging traditional notions of artistic practice. It offers viewers a comprehensive overview…
WHAT The French-Chinese artist (b. 1956) is regarded as one of the most groundbreaking contemporary artists to emerge from China after the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). As part of French May Arts Festival, this exhibition documents the artist's personal and artistic reflections spanning 45 years. It features the premiere the 'Soy Sauce Drawing' series in Hong…
WHAT This memorial exhibition pays homage to the life and artistic brilliance of the Chinese painter, delving into the transformative period of the 1990s that represented the pinnacle of his artistic development. The exhibition showcases a collection of works that eloquently depict his profound journey from grief and loss to personal salvation and enlightenment. Through…
WHAT The French sculptor skillfully manipulates bamboo to create sculptures that exude an otherworldly grace. Drawing inspiration from the Universe itself, Lo's profound understanding of bamboo's qualities and his exploration of tension, balance, and movement culminate in visually captivating and conceptually rich artworks. Coinciding with The French May, this exhibition invites viewers on a sensory…
WHAT The renowned American artist (b.1927) is known for his unique approach to contemporary representational painting, developed during the height of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibition features evocative early landscapes and recent monumental portraits rendered in striking monochrome. The presentation at the gallery’s Pantin venue is the first dedicated to the artist’s printmaking practice, showcasing prints…
WHAT The renowned Irish-born American artist (b.1945) works have significantly shaped contemporary abstraction. The exhibition spans rare figurative works and highlights the evolution of some of the artist’s best-known abstract series. Fusing European painting traditions with the distinct character of American abstraction, his pieces combine painterly drama with visual delicacy. Often structured around stripes or…
WHAT The exhibition presents the works of one of the most significant post-war sculptors, alongside contemporaries such as Alberto Giacometti and Germaine Richier. Curated by Claire Maingon and Thierry Dufrêne, the exhibition explores the theme of the silhouette in the French architect and decorator's art. Artist's sculptures are known for their balance between figurative invention…
WHAT The Bahamian artist is renowned for her groundbreaking performance works, which utilise her body as a conduit, tool, and anchor for conveying profound meaning. Through her early artistic methods, involving the transformation of materials such as chocolate and soap through daily rituals (bathing, eating, sleeping), she draws attention to the significance of the creative…
WHAT The German photographer (b.1954) is best known for his Museum Photographs series, black and white photographs ofthe streets of Düsseldorf and New York taken in the 1970s, and his family photographs series. The exhibition includes photographs taken at CERN and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, which include large-scale panoramic photographs of…
WHAT Known for a unique approach to abstraction, the American artist's (b. 1935) work blurs the boundaries between painting, relief, sculpture, and installation. In this exhibition, Wagner showcases compositions from her expansive career, bringing together a collection of works that explore her ongoing fascination with process, chance, and the transformative effects of time. It presents…
WHAT The late Japanese artist (1935–1990) played a significant role in the avant-garde, critiquing consumerism and political conformity in Japan, as well as contributing to the Nouveau Realisme movement in France. Known for his diverse artistic practice, Kudo delved into the human experience, exploring themes such as mass consumption, technology, colonialism, racism, social cohesion, and…
WHAT The Kyoto-based artist (b.1971) is known for installation works based on photographs from varied sources, exploring themes of time and dimension in relation to present spaces. The artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery features new sculptures composed of multiplied everyday objects, where they are brought to life through a subtle interplay of light…
WHAT Adhering to the principles of minimal gesture, formal repetition, and humbling physical labor, the Paris-based Korean artist's art extends from Dansaekhwa, a movement that emerged in the 1970s, including renowned Korean painters Park Seo-Bo and Lee Ufan. Immersed in traditional Korean aesthetics, his works embody philosophical inquiry and artistic intuition. The exhibition also features…
WHAT The young multi-disciplinary American artist (b.1990) works with ceramics, collage, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, and is known for his collage works that explore themes of movement, identity, and community. His second exhibition at the gallery builds upon his previous works, including the Official Olympic Posters series for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
WHAT The 4th solo exhibition of the French photographer and street artist at the gallery showcases recent artworks inspired by the CHIROPTERA project — a unique ballet performance created in collaboration with Damien Jalet and Thomas Bangalter for the Opéra de Paris. This exhibition features a series of works including photographic transfers, black ink on…
WHAT Known for her large-scale spray-paint paintings, the American contemporary painter is known for large atmospheric works created with spray paint and dye, which exhibit a fluid energy that shows the physicality behind her creative process. The exhibition offers a romantic and intensely feminine tribute to Paris through a collection of new works saturated in…
WHAT Her 4th exhibition at the gallery, the renowned South African artist (b.1935) is known for her bold large-scale contemporary paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage. The presentation showcases her bold abstract paintings inspired by Ndebele artistic tradition, known for its vibrant geometric patterns. WHY The artist has made a valuable contribution to contemporary art…
