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Takis's Kinetic Sculpture at Palais de Tokyo

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris hosted an exhibition of Greek artist Takis from February 18 to May 17, 2015. The show highlighted his unique contribution to kinetic sculpture, distinct from Calder's nonchalant balance and Tinguely's hysterical eruption. Takis's work is characterized by trembling, quivering, and shuddering motions, often accompanied by sound. The exhibition demonstrated the breadth of his artistic register.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Palais de Tokyo, Paris
  • Dates: February 18 to May 17, 2015
  • Artist: Takis
  • Kinetic sculpture with trembling and sound
  • Contrasted with Calder and Tinguely
  • Covered in artpress issue 422, May 2015

Entities

Artists

  • Takis
  • Alexander Calder
  • Jean Tinguely

Institutions

  • Palais de Tokyo
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources