Guillaume Valenti's 'Système domestique' at Parliament Gallery, Paris
Guillaume Valenti (b. 1987, Paris) explores identity through domestic space in his solo exhibition 'Système domestique' at Parliament Gallery in Paris. The show centers on his studio's bookshelf, depicted repeatedly from the same viewpoint and proportions, serving as an orthogonal grid that structures both method and subject. Works like 'Grise' (2026) and 'Bibliothèque blanche' (2026) use light to dissolve volumes into abstraction, while 'Bibliothèque rouge' (2024) exaggerates primary colors for unnatural synthesis. 'The florist' (2026) captures the view from his studio window, with precise colors recreating glare through tree canopies. 'Untitled' (2023) references Jan van Eyck's 'Arnolfini Portrait' by duplicating its mirror, questioning image reproducibility. A laptop appears as a container of personal references and a representation device. The exhibition runs from May 30, 2026, at Parliament Gallery, 5 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 Paris.
Key facts
- Guillaume Valenti was born in Paris in 1987.
- The exhibition is titled 'Système domestique'.
- It is held at Parliament Gallery in Paris.
- The show features repeated depictions of the artist's studio bookshelf.
- Works include 'Grise' (2026), 'Bibliothèque blanche' (2026), 'Bibliothèque rouge' (2024), 'The florist' (2026), and 'Untitled' (2023).
- 'Untitled' (2023) references Jan van Eyck's 'Arnolfini Portrait'.
- The exhibition addresses image reproducibility and the proliferation of images in the digital age.
- The gallery address is 5 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 Paris.
Entities
Artists
- Guillaume Valenti
- Jan van Eyck
Institutions
- Parliament Gallery
Locations
- Paris
- France