Daniel Buren Curates Fourth Expérience Pommery in Reims Crayères

The fourth iteration of Expérience Pommery, named L'emprise du lieu, was overseen by curator Daniel Buren at Domaine Pommery in Reims, France, from March 29 to November 1, 2007. This exhibition stretched across a kilometer of galleries and crayères, accessible through a grand staircase. Buren aimed for maximum visibility by inviting various artists to tackle issues such as darkness, humidity, and cold. Significant installations featured contributions from Mona Hatoum, Kawamata, Claude Lévêque, Kader Attia, and Michel François. Visitors were guided by artists like Saadane Afif and Philippe Parreno, while Mathieu Mercier and others strategically positioned works as barriers. Light was examined in videos by Sophie Whettnall and Thierry Kuntzel. John Knight's Droit à la paresse altered the lawn, reflecting on the exhibition's timeframe. Buren prioritized inviting people over artworks.