Bertrand Lavier's 'Merci Raymond' at Monnaie de Paris

Bertrand Lavier's exhibition 'Merci Raymond' was held at the Monnaie de Paris from May 27 to July 17, 2016. The show is described as brimming with ideas, enchanting the eye, and delighting the mind. The review in artpress n°436 (September 2016, p. 36) notes that while it may not be Lavier's best exhibition, it is nonetheless a rich and engaging presentation. The exhibition's title pays homage to Raymond Hains, a fellow French artist and member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement, who died in 2005. Lavier's work often involves appropriation and transformation of everyday objects, and this exhibition continues that exploration. The Monnaie de Paris, a historic institution, provided a fitting venue for Lavier's conceptual pieces.