Daniel Buren's Colorful Intervention on Frank Gehry's Fondation Louis Vuitton
Daniel Buren has temporarily transformed the iconic glass sails of Frank Gehry's Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris with his installation 'L'Observatoire de la lumière'. The 12 sails, composed of 3,600 glass pieces, are covered with colored filters arranged in Buren's signature alternating white and black vertical stripes. Thirteen colors create a mosaic of forms and reflections that change with the time of day and season, altering the interior light effects. The work continues Buren's dialogue with Gehry's architecture, engaging public perception. Additionally, from June 2 to 4, the foundation will host '3 times another Hut', three new performances as part of BurenCirque, a multidisciplinary project initiated by Buren and Dan and Fabien Demuynck in the early 2000s, inviting international creative talents to interact with Buren's work.
Key facts
- Daniel Buren created temporary installation 'L'Observatoire de la lumière' at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.
- The installation covers the 12 iconic glass sails designed by Frank Gehry.
- The sails are made of 3,600 glass pieces.
- Colored filters are arranged with alternating white and black vertical stripes.
- Thirteen colors create a mosaic that changes with daylight and seasons.
- The work alters interior light effects within the foundation.
- From June 2 to 4, 2016, the foundation will host '3 times another Hut' performances.
- The performances are part of BurenCirque, a project by Buren and Dan and Fabien Demuynck.
- BurenCirque invites international creative talents to interact with Buren's works.
- Buren was born in 1938 and is known for monumental installations interacting with architecture.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Buren
- Frank Gehry
- Dan Demuynck
- Fabien Demuynck
Institutions
- Fondation Louis Vuitton
- Louis Vuitton
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France