Harmony Korine's Paris exhibitions showcase his transition from underground filmmaker to mainstream artist
Harmony Korine, born in Bolinas in 1973, was labeled the enfant terrible of American independent cinema after writing the screenplay for Kids (1995) and directing Gummo (1997). His breakthrough to mainstream came with Spring Breakers (2012), featuring James Franco and Selena Gomez, which blended grime with glamour. This success led to commercial work for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and music videos for Rihanna. Paris is now hosting two major exhibitions: a solo show at Galerie du jour (Agnes B.) featuring drawings and photographic works, and a retrospective at Centre Pompidou that includes short films, photographs, VHS installations, and large paintings. The Pompidou exhibition, supported by Larry Gagosian, reveals Korine's prolific painting practice, though the works lack the raw authenticity of his early films. The shows run until October 28 and November 5, 2017, respectively.
Key facts
- Harmony Korine was born in Bolinas in 1973.
- He wrote the screenplay for Kids in 1995 for Larry Clark.
- Gummo was released in 1997 when Korine was 24.
- Spring Breakers (2012) starred James Franco and Selena Gomez.
- Korine directed commercials for Dior and Yves Saint Laurent.
- He made music videos for Rihanna.
- Julien Donkey-Boy (1999) was made under Dogma 95.
- Paris exhibitions: Galerie du jour (Agnes B.) and Centre Pompidou.
- Galerie du jour shows drawings and photographic works.
- Centre Pompidou includes short films, photos, VHS installations, and large paintings.
- One short film was commissioned by the museum.
- Larry Gagosian supports Korine's painting practice.
- Galerie du jour runs until October 28, 2017.
- Centre Pompidou runs until November 5, 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Harmony Korine
- Larry Clark
- James Franco
- Selena Gomez
- Rihanna
- Agnes B.
- Larry Gagosian
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Galerie du jour
- Centre Pompidou
- Dior
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Dogma 95
Locations
- Bolinas
- Paris
- France
- 44 Rue Quincampoix
- Place Georges-Pompidou