Marlène Mocquet and Quintet at Musée d'art contemporain, Lyon
From February 13 to April 19, 2009, the Musée d'art contemporain in Lyon showcases two exhibitions. On the third floor, viewers can explore Marlène Mocquet's latest paintings, which include large-scale pieces that intertwine surrealist themes with inspirations from Bosch, Combas, Richter, and Dalí. A highlight is 'La Falaise', illustrating an adult and child at the edge of a cliff. Meanwhile, the second floor features 'N'importe quoi', curated by Vincent Pécoil and Olivier Vadrot, which honors the impact of modern art through works by John Baldessari, Fabien Viscogliosi, Wolfgang Tillmans, among others. Additionally, Thierry Prat's 'Quintet' on the first floor showcases cartoonists like Joost Swarte and Chris Ware, with a catalogue produced in collaboration with Glénat.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: February 13 to April 19, 2009
- Marlène Mocquet shows new large-format paintings on the third floor
- Curators Vincent Pécoil and Olivier Vadrot organize 'N'importe quoi' on the second floor
- 'N'importe quoi' includes works by John Baldessari, Fabien Viscogliosi, Wolfgang Tillmans, Torbjorn Rodland, Peter Saul, Olivier Mosset, and Bertrand Lavier
- Thierry Prat curates 'Quintet' on the first floor featuring Joost Swarte, Chris Ware, Gilbert Shelton, Francis Masse, and Stéphane Blanquet
- Francis Masse creates sculptures from stone, metal, and leather for the exhibition
- Stéphane Blanquet's installation includes a pedal car on rails and photographs of painted female bodies
- A catalogue for Quintet is co-published by the museum and Glénat
Entities
Artists
- Marlène Mocquet
- Jérôme Bosch
- Robert Combas
- Philippe Perrot
- Gerhard Richter
- Jean Messagier
- Salvador Dalí
- Dado
- John Baldessari
- Fabien Viscogliosi
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Torbjorn Rodland
- Peter Saul
- Olivier Mosset
- Bertrand Lavier
- Joost Swarte
- Chris Ware
- Gilbert Shelton
- Francis Masse
- Stéphane Blanquet
- Richard Leydier
Institutions
- Musée d'art contemporain, Lyon
- Galerie Alain Gutharc
- Glénat
Locations
- Lyon
- France
Sources
- artpress —