Paola Siri Renard's 'Double Star' Fragments Equestrian Monuments at nouveaux deuxdeux

The exhibition 'Double Star' by Paola Siri Renard is on display at nouveaux deuxdeux in Munich until July 4, 2026. This showcase includes aluminum cast sculptures based on initial maquettes, with each leg featuring two distinct faces—one muscular and the other architectural. A key installation combines elements from seven models into twelve pieces arranged in a circular formation, suspended from stainless-steel frameworks reminiscent of slaughterhouse hooks. The title alludes to the astronomical concept of dual celestial bodies orbiting a common center, symbolizing evolving historical perspectives. Renard's work is rooted in research on architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau, influenced by art historian Debora Silverman's insights on colonialism and decorative motifs. The sculptures focus on horse legs from equestrian monuments, stripping away riders and revealing internal structures—bones and organic materials beneath metallic exteriors. Renard views architecture as a dynamic political entity that incorporates systems of control. Dr. Luisa Seipp authored the exhibition text.