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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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 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 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 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,…
