Laure Prouvost's Quantum-Inspired Installation at Grand Palais

Laure Prouvost's exhibition 'Nous, frissons d'étoiles' at the Grand Palais in Paris (June 10–July 26, 2026) uses quantum physics to challenge rational worldviews. The installation begins with a dark corridor, then opens under the glass roof with white sails descending like an octopus. Works include 'Heat Sees Us' (metal tubes blowing hot air on feathers), 'Cute Bits' (tangled wire sculptures), and a 20-minute film 'We Felt a Star Dying' shown on a circular ceiling screen, viewable only lying down. The film mixes drone, microscope, phone, and thermal camera footage with an English poem. The piece incorporates sound, scents, fresh fruit, and Murano glass, blending advanced technology with craft. Prouvost's biography on the Grand Palais site lists her birth year as '1876' in 'Lieuméconnu' (actually 1978 in Croix), reflecting her playful approach to identity.