Patrick Van Caeckenbergh's 'Historiettes naturelles' at Frac Paca
The Frac Paca in Marseille presents 'Historiettes naturelles', an exhibition by Patrick Van Caeckenbergh running from July 5 to September 23, 2003. Rather than a comprehensive survey, the show focuses on the artist's practice rooted in the Flemish village of Saint-Corneille. The centerpiece is 'Le Dais (le ciel à la portée de tous)', a 75.98-meter canopy now in the Frac collection, which was unfurled during processions for Saint John and Saint Peter, integrating into local festivities. Other works include the 'Confiturier' with rhubarb jam, the 'Estomac' (a giant stomach on wheels), an installation documenting a banquet, 'Planche d'hibernation' showing animals and the artist sleeping under snow, and an album reminiscent of the 'Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry'. The exhibition explores themes of interiority and exteriority, and the interplay between art and community. A small artist's book titled 'Vie à la campagne' is also available.
Key facts
- Patrick Van Caeckenbergh's exhibition 'Historiettes naturelles' at Frac Paca, Marseille, from July 5 to September 23, 2003.
- The show emphasizes the artist's work in the context of Saint-Corneille, a Flemish village.
- The centerpiece 'Le Dais' measures 75.98 meters and was used in processions for Saint John and Saint Peter.
- Other works include 'Confiturier', 'Estomac', a banquet installation, 'Planche d'hibernation', and an album.
- The exhibition includes a video documenting the processions.
- A small artist's book 'Vie à la campagne' is part of the exhibition.
- The Frac Paca collection includes 'Le Dais'.
- The exhibition was curated by Rémy Fenzy.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Van Caeckenbergh
Institutions
- Frac Paca
Locations
- Marseille
- France
- Saint-Corneille
Sources
- artpress —