Massimo De Carlo to Open Pièce Unique Gallery in Paris
Italian gallerist Massimo De Carlo will open a new Parisian space, Massimo De Carlo Pièce Unique, on February 9, 2021, at 57 Rue de Turenne. The venue, renovated by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, revives the concept of Lucio Amelio's 1989 Pièce Unique gallery, which displayed single works through a window designed by Cy Twombly. De Carlo acquired the brand after Amelio's death, when it was run by Marussa Gravagnuolo and Christine Lahoud. The new gallery will feature one artwork at a time, with digital access via website and Instagram. The inaugural exhibition will present Los Angeles-based artist Kaari Upson's work 'Clay Baby'. De Carlo emphasizes sustainability and content over large-scale galleries, noting the project was planned pre-pandemic and reflects continuity rather than reaction to crisis.
Key facts
- Massimo De Carlo opens Pièce Unique gallery in Paris on February 9, 2021.
- The gallery is located at 57 Rue de Turenne, renovated by Kengo Kuma.
- The concept originated with Lucio Amelio in 1989, featuring single artworks in a window.
- De Carlo acquired the Pièce Unique brand from Amelio's successors Marussa Gravagnuolo and Christine Lahoud.
- The first artist exhibited is Kaari Upson with her work 'Clay Baby'.
- The space will be accessible physically and remotely via website and Instagram.
- De Carlo aims for a sustainable model prioritizing content over large exhibition spaces.
- The project was planned two and a half years ago and finalized in December 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo De Carlo
- Kengo Kuma
- Lucio Amelio
- Cy Twombly
- Marussa Gravagnuolo
- Christine Lahoud
- Kaari Upson
Institutions
- Massimo De Carlo Pièce Unique
- Pièce Unique Variations
Locations
- Paris
- France
- 57 Rue de Turenne
- Rue Callot
- Rue Mazarine
- Los Angeles