Fondation Cartier surveys emerging European artists born after 1980 in 'Metamorphosis' exhibition

From April 4 to June 16, 2019, the Fondation Cartier in Paris showcased 'Metamorphosis. Art in Europe Now,' featuring 21 artists who were born post-1980. This exhibition explored concepts such as material recycling and cultural hybridity. Formafantasma designed office furniture using electronic waste, while Nika Kutateladze reconstructed a derelict wooden house from Georgia. Tenant of Culture crafted normcore sculptures from used rucksacks. The works of Marion Verboom, including totem poles, and John Skoog's 2013 video 'Federsee' provoked discussions on cultural appropriation. Kris Lemsalu introduced an absurdist rowing boat, and Daniel Abrantes's 'A Brief History of Princess X' (2016) revisited Brancusi's sculpture. The catalogue indicated that research commenced without prior assumptions, leading to the emergence of themes around material repurposing and historical context.