Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's clinamen Brings Floating Porcelain Bowls to Athens's Onassis Mandra
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's art installation, titled clinamen, is currently on display at Onassis Mandra in Athens, marking its first outdoor presentation. The installation features numerous white porcelain bowls that drift on a vibrant blue surface, creating melodic sounds as they respond to the water's movements. This immersive experience is further enriched by natural elements like sunlight and rain, which contribute to the overall audio. Located on Dionysiou Areopagitou in the historic district of Plaka, the exhibition is open for viewing from September 26 through December 5, 2026, Wednesday to Sunday, with specific visiting hours in the afternoon and evening.
Key facts
- Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's clinamen is installed at Onassis Mandra in Athens.
- The installation features hundreds of white porcelain bowls floating on deep-blue pools.
- The bowls collide and produce delicate chimes, creating a constantly changing musical composition.
- This is the first outdoor presentation of clinamen.
- Onassis Mandra dates from the Belle Époque era (1871–1914) and is the only surviving open-air Athenian theater from that period.
- The venue is located on Dionysiou Areopagitou in Plaka, Athens, Greece.
- The exhibition is on view from September 26 through December 5, 2026.
- Opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Onassis Mandra
- Onassis
- Park Avenue Armory
- My Modern Met
Locations
- Athens
- Greece
- Plaka
- Dionysiou Areopagitou
- New York City