Marais Gallery Roundup: September 2011 Openings in Paris
In her review of the gallery openings in Paris's Marais district from September 2011, Catherine Francblin explores around thirty of the forty-two galleries. Among the standout exhibitions are Gérard Garouste at Daniel Templon, drawing inspiration from the Faust legend; Alexandre Singh's inaugural solo show in Paris at Art: Concept, showcasing Assembly Instructions; Melik Ohanian's 42-minute film presented at Chantal Crousel; and Vincent Ganivet's pieces displayed at Yvon Lambert alongside Candida Höfer's photography. Other artists highlighted include Gilles Balmet, Arman Jalut, Jon Pylypchuk, Vlado Martek, and Vincent J. Stoker, as well as a collaboration between Franz West and Anselm Reyle. Conversely, Francblin expresses disappointment with works by Aleksandra Mir, Gérard Deschamps, Cameron Jamie, and Xavier Veilhan, deeming them overly stylish.
Key facts
- Catherine Francblin visited about 30 of 42 Marais galleries in September 2011.
- Gérard Garouste's Faust-inspired paintings at Daniel Templon are noted for being more stripped-down and less dark.
- Alexandre Singh's first Paris solo show at Art: Concept features Assembly Instructions with collage portraits.
- Melik Ohanian's 42-minute film at Chantal Crousel was shot in a Sharjah labor camp using a tracking rail.
- Vincent Ganivet's cinderblock sculpture at Yvon Lambert is paired with Candida Höfer's photographs.
- John Wood and Paul Harrison's videos at Martine Aboucaya are described as the biggest surprise.
- Xavier Veilhan's Monument at Emmanuel Perrotin is criticized as too chic.
- The article was published in artpress on October 21, 2011.
Entities
Artists
- Catherine Francblin
- Walter Swennen
- Max Turlan
- Régine Colle
- Pierre Besson
- Rosson Crow
- Giuseppe Gabellone
- Hamish Fulton
- Jannis Kounellis
- Jim Shaw
- Gerhard Richter
- Gérard Garouste
- Alexandre Singh
- Melik Ohanian
- Julia Rometti
- Victor Costales
- Vincent Ganivet
- Candida Höfer
- Gilles Balmet
- Arman Jalut
- Jon Pylypchuk
- Vlado Martek
- Vincent J. Stoker
- Franz West
- Anselm Reyle
- Françoise Vergier
- Mathieu Cherkit
- John Wood
- Paul Harrison
- Aleksandra Mir
- Gérard Deschamps
- Cameron Jamie
- Luca Francesconi
- Deimantas Narkevičius
- Brian Belott
- Xavier Veilhan
Institutions
- Filles du Calvaire
- Anne de Villepoix
- Olivier Robert
- Nathalie Obadia
- Emmanuel Perrotin
- Torri
- Karsten Greve
- Praz-Delavallade
- Marian Goodman
- Daniel Templon
- Art: concept
- Chantal Crousel
- Jousse entreprise
- Yvon Lambert
- Dominique Fiat
- Michel Rein
- Hussenot
- Frank Elbaz
- Almine Rech
- Claudine Papillon
- Jean Brolly
- Martine Aboucaya
- Laurent Godin
- Martine et Thibault de la Châtre
- Chez Valentin
- GB agency
- Zürcher
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- Marais
- New York
- Sharjah
- Vienna
- Berlin
Sources
- artpress —