Philippe Parreno Transforms Esther Schipper's Paris Apartment Gallery Into a Living Environment

Esther Schipper is showcasing a collection of works by Philippe Parreno at her gallery located on Place Vendôme in Paris. The space, designed to resemble a home, features an architecture and arrangement of objects that engage in a dynamic interplay with natural light over time. Central to the exhibition is Membrane, a series of antennae that detects and gathers atmospheric information, such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and breath, orchestrating movement and illumination throughout the area. Two motorized blinds operate independently, alternately obscuring and revealing the windows, thereby adjusting the room's brightness and altering the visibility of its contents. This evolving environment enhances the effect of Chronochromes (2026), a wallpaper with a palm pattern that glows after being exposed to light. The installation emphasizes the role of environmental sensing and responsive materials in shaping the gallery experience.