WHAT For the American artist’s first exhibition at the gallery, six new sculptures of hand-carved, hand-dyed polychromed basswood are presented. The exhibition’s title derives from a single artwork installed on a single pedestal, spanning over three and a half metres. The artwork is composed of a series of compositions, each placing one abstracted, biomorphic element…
WHAT The late artist (1882-1960) was a pivotal figure in modern art who participated in major 20th century movements. This exhibition showcases previously unseen works and traces the 7 creative periods of his career: Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Monumental Objects, New Figuration, First Abstraction, and Second Abstraction. His innovative contributions, especially his ultimate creation of a…
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,…
WHAT The late French artist (1904-1987) was a pioneering painter and intellectual whose work spanned the 20th century. Renowned for introducing abstraction to America in the 1930s, he eventually evolved towards a unique form of figuration. This retrospective exhibition features over 150 oeuvres, including 103 paintings, 50 drawings, notebooks, and extensive documentation. Organised chronologically, it…
WHAT On April 15, 1874, the first Impressionist exhibition opened in Paris, marking a pivotal moment in art history. To celebrate this anniversary, the museum is featuring approximately 130 works that offer a fresh perspective on this legendary event. It aims to explore the circumstances surrounding the birth of Impressionism and its significance within 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 The well-known Miami-based American artist’s 6th solo exhibition draws inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Step into a darkly humourous world, where the absurd meets the divine and where the roles of winners and losers are reversed. Following the exhibition, ‘The Conceptualists’, at the Bass Museum in Miami, the artist wanted to…
WHAT Exploring the creation of the first modern Olympic Games, visitors have the chance to delve into the historical, political, and social contexts of the late 19th century that gave rise to this iconic sporting event. The exhibition showcases the visionary efforts of Pierre de Coubertin and his collaborators, including Swiss draughtsman Émile Gilliéron, who…
WHAT The renowned American abstract painter and sculptor (1923-2015) is known for his groundbreaking contributions to 20th century art. The retrospective presentation is a unique opportunity is admire a comprehensive overview of artist's works. Featuring over 100 pieces, including paintings, drawings, photographs, and collages, the exhibition is organised in collaboration with Glenstone Museum (Maryland, USA)…
WHAT The Los Angeles-based abstract painter is known for works that invoke the rhythms of the natural world. This first exhibition features a series of new paintings inspired by the dramatic environment of southern California. The artist employs a technique reminiscent of pointillism, using individual daubs of paint to create pulsating compositions. The works draw…
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 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 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…
