John Chamberlain Takes Paris with Dual Exhibitions
John Chamberlain is prominently featured in Paris with two concurrent presentations: an exhibition of recent works at Galerie Karsten Greve (April 21 to June 30, 2007) and a sculpture installed at Musée d'Orsay as part of the Correspondances series (June 19 to September 9, 2007). This rare double showing marks a significant moment for the American artist, who has had minimal exposure in France despite his 50-year career. Notably, there has never been a museum exhibition of his work in France; only one sculpture resides in the permanent collection of the Musée National d'Art Moderne, and a single piece was included in the Nouveaux Réalistes exhibition at the Grand Palais this spring, though deemed timid and irrelevant.
Key facts
- John Chamberlain exhibitions in Paris: Galerie Karsten Greve (April 21 to June 30, 2007) and Musée d'Orsay (June 19 to September 9, 2007).
- Galerie Karsten Greve shows recent works; Musée d'Orsay displays a sculpture as part of Correspondances series.
- No museum exhibition of Chamberlain's work has ever been held in France.
- Only one Chamberlain sculpture is in the permanent collection of the Musée National d'Art Moderne.
- A single Chamberlain work was included in the Nouveaux Réalistes exhibition at the Grand Palais in spring 2007.
- The Nouveaux Réalistes inclusion was described as timid and non-pertinent.
- Chamberlain is described as the last American giant of the heroic period.
- The exhibitions run concurrently for a period (overlap from June 19 to June 30).
Entities
Artists
- John Chamberlain
Institutions
- Galerie Karsten Greve
- Musée d'Orsay
- Musée National d'Art Moderne
- Grand Palais
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —