Fondation Vuitton presents 300 works by Alexander Calder in 'Calder, rêver en équilibre'
The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris is hosting 'Calder, rêver en équilibre', a major exhibition dedicated to Alexander Calder. The show features approximately 300 works, including 135 sculptures, paintings, photographs, and jewelry, highlighting the artist's playful approach to form and balance. Olivier Michelon, chief curator at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, serves as associate curator. The exhibition was discussed by Michelon on RFI with Nathalie Amar. The article also mentions other cultural segments: Sadio Doucoure from RFI's Mandenkan desk in Dakar presents a musical highlight by Asidik, an artist promoting social and cultural exchange between Senegal and Gambia since 2019; and Clemence Delfaure visits Galerie Cécile Fakhoury in Abidjan, where Ouattara Watts exhibits a series of watercolors entirely created in Ivory Coast.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Calder, rêver en équilibre' at Fondation Louis Vuitton
- Approximately 300 works on display, including 135 sculptures
- Works include paintings, photographs, and jewelry
- Olivier Michelon is chief curator and associate curator
- Michelon was interviewed on RFI by Nathalie Amar
- Sadio Doucoure highlighted musician Asidik from Senegal/Gambia
- Ouattara Watts exhibits watercolors at Galerie Cécile Fakhoury in Abidjan
- Asidik started his career in 2019
Entities
Artists
- Alexander Calder
- Ouattara Watts
- Asidik
Institutions
- Fondation Louis Vuitton
- RFI
- Galerie Cécile Fakhoury
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Abidjan
- Ivory Coast
- Gambia