Clair-obscur: Pinault Collection's Light and Shadow Show at Bourse de Commerce
At the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, the exhibition 'Clair-obscur' is on display, curated by Emma Lavigne and Nicolas-Xavier Ferrand, showcasing approximately one hundred pieces from the Pinault Collection until August 24, 2026. This exhibition delves into the theme of chiaroscuro, organized into four distinct sections: Notturno, Nebbia, Ombre, and Incandescenza. Featured artworks comprise Philippe Parreno's 'La Quinta del Sordo' (2021), Saodat Ismailova's 'Melted into the sun' (2024), and Sigmar Polke's 'Axial Age' (2005-2007). The Ombre section highlights artists such as Jean Dubuffet and Alberto Giacometti, while Incandescenza showcases contributions from Bill Viola and Laura Lamiel. The exhibition is noted for its innovative curatorial perspective and fresh interpretation of the Bourse's architecture.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Clair-obscur' at Bourse de Commerce, Paris, until August 24, 2026
- Curated by Emma Lavigne and Nicolas-Xavier Ferrand
- Around 100 works from the Pinault Collection
- Four sections: Notturno, Nebbia, Ombre, Incandescenza
- Features artists including Philippe Parreno, Saodat Ismailova, Sigmar Polke, Victor Man, Fujiko Nakaya, Jean Dubuffet, Alberto Giacometti, Bruce Nauman, Robert Gober, Maria Martins, Alina Szapocznikow, Danh Vō, Bill Viola, James Lee Byars, Rosemarie Trockel, Mary Wigman, Louis Soutter, Laura Lamiel
- Inspired by Giorgio Agamben's quote on the contemporary and Caravaggio's masterpieces
- Laura Lamiel's installation 'ça fait un bruit d'ailes, de feuilles, de sable' (2023) is a visual symphony across twenty display cases
- Bruce Conner's 'Crossroads' (1976) features atomic mushroom cloud images
Entities
Artists
- Emma Lavigne
- Nicolas-Xavier Ferrand
- Philippe Parreno
- Saodat Ismailova
- Sigmar Polke
- Victor Man
- Fujiko Nakaya
- Trisha Donnelly
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Frank Bowling
- Bruce Conner
- Jean Dubuffet
- Alberto Giacometti
- Bruce Nauman
- Robert Gober
- Maria Martins
- Alina Szapocznikow
- Danh Vō
- Bill Viola
- James Lee Byars
- Rosemarie Trockel
- Mary Wigman
- Louis Soutter
- Laura Lamiel
- Giorgio Agamben
- Caravaggio
- Goya
- Al-Muqanna
- Jean-Marie Gallais
- Ludovico Pratesi
Institutions
- Bourse de Commerce
- Pinault Collection
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Rue de Viarmes, 2
Sources
- Artribune —
- RFI Culture —