Xie Lei's 'Double' Exhibition Explores Spectral Figures at Musée Denys-Puech
Parisian artist Xie Lei is showcasing his solo exhibition titled 'Double' at the Musée Denys-Puech in Rodez, France, from June 12 to October 25. The collection features oil paintings that delve into themes of ethereal beings encountering their counterparts, inspired by psychoanalytic theories from figures like Freud and Laing. Noteworthy pieces such as 'Resistance' and 'Double I' highlight evocative imagery of water and fire through meticulous brush techniques and shadow play. Xie has also been honored as the 2025 Marcel Duchamp Prize recipient and is scheduled for future solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and Beijing.
Key facts
- Xie Lei's solo exhibition 'Double' is at Musée Denys-Puech in Rodez, France.
- The exhibition runs from June 12 to October 25.
- The show features oil paintings of spectral figures and doubles.
- The concept of the double draws from Otto Rank, Sigmund Freud, and R.D. Laing.
- Works include 'Resistance,' 'Double I,' 'Observance,' and 'Disappear II.'
- Xie Lei received the 2025 Marcel Duchamp Prize.
- The Marcel Duchamp Prize is awarded annually to an artist working in France.
- Upcoming solo exhibitions at François Ghebaly in Los Angeles and Song Art Museum in Beijing.
Entities
Artists
- Xie Lei
- Otto Rank
- Sigmund Freud
- R.D. Laing
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Stephen King
Institutions
- Musée Denys-Puech
- François Ghebaly
- Song Art Museum
- Colossal
Locations
- Paris
- Rodez
- France
- Los Angeles
- Beijing