Philippe Parreno's Immersive Exhibition at Fondation Beyeler
Philippe Parreno's 2012 exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel transformed Renzo Piano's building into a sensory experience. The show featured two films, CHZ and Marilyn, alongside preparatory drawings. CHZ was shot in a Portuguese garden designed by Bas Smet, with all-black plants and soil, accompanied by a deep, rumbling sound that made the screen tremble. The second film, Marilyn, used a robot with handwriting software and a computer-generated voice to recreate Marilyn Monroe's presence, exploring the illusion of life and death. The exhibition also included a DVD that could be watched only once before erasing. The show ran from June 10 to September 30, 2012.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Fondation Beyeler, Basel, from June 10 to September 30, 2012.
- Philippe Parreno created two films: CHZ and Marilyn.
- CHZ was filmed in a Portuguese garden designed by Bas Smet.
- The garden featured all-black plants and soil.
- Marilyn used a robot and handwriting software to simulate Marilyn Monroe.
- The exhibition included preparatory drawings for both films.
- A DVD of the films was available, playable only once before erasing.
- The show occupied the entire Renzo Piano building.
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Parreno
- Bas Smet
- Marilyn Monroe
Institutions
- Fondation Beyeler
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Portugal
Sources
- artpress —