François Morellet's Friendship Network Explored in Chambéry
The exhibition titled 'François Morellet et ses amies' at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry highlights the life and connections of artist François Morellet (1926–2016) with contemporaries like Ellsworth Kelly, Victor Vasarely, Sol LeWitt, and others. Curated by Caroline Bongard and Sébastien Delot, it runs until April 2, 2017, focusing on Morellet's active years between 1950 and 1980. The showcase includes works from his own collection and loans from places like the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole. It opens with the 1982 sculpture 'Le Fantôme de Malevitch' outside and features a recreated office wall inside. Bongard noted that the exhibition was developed with Morellet before he passed away.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'François Morellet et ses amies' at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry until April 2, 2017.
- Curated by Caroline Bongard and Sébastien Delot.
- Focuses on Morellet's work from 1950 to 1980.
- Features works by Morellet and friends: Ellsworth Kelly, Victor Vasarely, Sol LeWitt, Piero Manzoni, Almir Mavignier, Vera Molnar, Jack Youngerman, Bertrand Lavier.
- Includes Morellet's 1982 sculpture 'Le Fantôme de Malevitch' on the museum facade.
- Highlights Morellet's personal collection from his home in Cholet.
- First section includes Morellet's '3200 carrés' (1957) from Saint-Étienne Métropole.
- Reconstructs a wall from Morellet's office with his own collection.
Entities
Artists
- François Morellet
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Victor Vasarely
- Sol LeWitt
- Piero Manzoni
- Almir Mavignier
- Vera Molnar
- Jack Youngerman
- Bertrand Lavier
- Caroline Bongard
- Sébastien Delot
Institutions
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry
- Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole
Locations
- Chambéry
- France
- Cholet
- Saint-Étienne