Constellation Prefigures Centre Pompidou-Metz Opening in 2010
In preparation for its opening in spring 2010, the Centre Pompidou-Metz initiated Constellation, a series of exhibitions held from May to October 2009 across Metz, Nancy, Delme, and Luxembourg, under the direction of Laurent Le Bon. This event highlighted seldom-seen pieces from the Centre Pompidou's collection alongside new commissions. Among the standout works were Jean Tinguely's installation at Metz's former train station buffet, Anish Kapoor's sculpture at Église des Trinitaires, and Guillaume Leblon's Grande Crysocale. Additionally, Cildo Meireles' immersive installation and Anthony McCall's sculpture were featured. The commissioned artworks included contributions from Vincent Lamouroux, Felice Varini, Daniel Buren, Nicolas Pinier, and Marcelline Delbecq. Designed by Shigeru Ban, the Centre Pompidou-Metz boasts 11,000 m² of space and operates on a €10 million budget.
Key facts
- Centre Pompidou-Metz opened spring 2010
- Constellation ran May-October 2009 across Metz, Nancy, Delme, Luxembourg
- Laurent Le Bon directed the new institution
- Budget of €10 million from Metz and Metz Métropole
- Shigeru Ban designed the building with hexagonal wooden roof
- 11,000 m² total area, 5,000 m² exhibition space
- Cildo Meireles' work shown first time since acquisition five years ago
- Anthony McCall's sculpture never exhibited since 1994 due to safety rules
Entities
Artists
- Jean Tinguely
- Anish Kapoor
- Guillaume Leblon
- Cildo Meireles
- Anthony McCall
- Vincent Lamouroux
- Felice Varini
- Daniel Buren
- Nicolas Pinier
- Marcelline Delbecq
- Shigeru Ban
- Laurent Le Bon
- Catherine Francblin
Institutions
- Centre Pompidou-Metz
- Centre Pompidou
- Fonds régional d'art contemporain de Lorraine
- Faux Mouvement
- Metz Métropole
- Ville de Metz
Locations
- Metz
- France
- Nancy
- Delme
- Luxembourg
- Gare centrale de Metz
- Église des Trinitaires
- Chapelle des Templiers
- Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains
- Place d'Armes
- Plateau Beaubourg
- Paris
Sources
- artpress —