Ragnar Kjartansson's First French Solo Show at Palais de Tokyo
Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson creates living tableaux that prioritize pure emotion over narrative. His first solo exhibition in France, titled "Mythologies théâtrales," is presented at the Palais de Tokyo from October 21, 2015 to January 10, 2016. The show references the epic novel "Lumière du Monde" (1937). The exhibition was covered in artpress issue n°427, November 2015, pp. 50-55.
Key facts
- Ragnar Kjartansson is an Icelandic artist.
- He creates living tableaux (tableaux vivants).
- His work prioritizes pure emotion over narrative.
- The exhibition is titled 'Mythologies théâtrales'.
- It is his first solo exhibition in France.
- The venue is Palais de Tokyo.
- The exhibition runs from October 21, 2015 to January 10, 2016.
- The show references the novel 'Lumière du Monde' (1937).
Entities
Artists
- Ragnar Kjartansson
Institutions
- Palais de Tokyo
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —