Philippe Mayaux's Cruel Art at Centre Pompidou

Philippe Mayaux, who received the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2006, showcases his exhibition "À mort l'infini" at the Espace 315 of the Centre Pompidou from May 10 to August 15, 2007. The selection of Mayaux was met with some debate, as critics preferred other artists like Adel Abdessemed, Leandro Erlich, or Bruno Peinado. His artworks, featuring appealing items encased in glass domes, reveal unsettling elements such as stumps or human remains, employing dark humor to highlight stark human truths. His latest pieces include vitrines with white flying machines that represent sexual organs or thermometers. A prominent cabinet emits voices and houses bizarre devices, while his paintings, infused with black humor, invite viewers to explore intricate details. The optical box and flies on desserts create trompe-l'œil effects, although photographs of hybrid beings appear somewhat lacking in finesse.