Daniel Buren's two-act installation invades Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
The annual Carte blanche de janvier event at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche features French artist Daniel Buren, born in 1938. Titled Aux Beaux Carrés: travaux in situ, this exhibition is presented by Galleria Continua and consists of two acts. The first act took place from January 9 to February 18, displaying large-scale works and installations. The second act commenced on June 29 and will continue until August 15, accessible to customers at no cost. Founded in 1838 by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut, Le Bon Marché has been a center for artistic expression, known for its daring installations since 1873. Previous artists include Ai Weiwei in 2016 and Subodh Gupta in 2023. The piece was authored by Roberta Pisa.
Key facts
- Daniel Buren is the artist for the 2024 Carte blanche de janvier at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche.
- The exhibition is titled Aux Beaux Carrés: travaux in situ and sponsored by Galleria Continua.
- First act ran January 9 to February 18, 2024; second act runs June 29 to August 15, 2024.
- Works include monumental pieces under glass roofs, installations on second floor, escalator piece, and window panels.
- Central motif is the square, derived from the store's windows, combined with Buren's stripes.
- Le Bon Marché was founded in 1838 by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut.
- The store has a history of art patronage since 1875, including a pinacoteca for rejected Salon artists.
- Carte blanche de janvier began in 2016; previous artists include Ai Weiwei, Chiharu Shiota, Leandro Erlich, Joana Vasconcelos, Oki Sato/Studio Nendo, Prune Nourry, Mehmet Ali Uysal, and Subodh Gupta.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Buren
- Ai Weiwei
- Chiharu Shiota
- Leandro Erlich
- Joana Vasconcelos
- Oki Sato
- Prune Nourry
- Mehmet Ali Uysal
- Subodh Gupta
- Aristide Boucicaut
- Marguerite Boucicaut
Institutions
- Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
- Galleria Continua
- Salon des Beaux-Arts
- Pomone
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Boulogne-Billancourt
- rue de Sèvres