Translation: Dakis Joannou Collection at Palais de Tokyo
The exhibition called 'Translation' was held at Palais de Tokyo from June 23 to September 18, 2005. It featured artwork from the Dakis Joannou collection and was curated by Nicolas Bourriaud, Marc Sanchez, and Jérôme Sans. Around twenty pieces were showcased, including works by prominent artists like Jeff Koons, Gabriel Orozco, and Shirin Neshat. The graphic design duo M/M Paris, consisting of Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak, put together an engaging installation with posters, artwork, large viewing areas, and colorful carpets. Some critics felt the show prioritized visual appeal over depth, calling it a superficial 'sampling' and critiquing the term 'altermodernism' as mere hype. Paul Ardenne, writing for artpress, described it as a stunning yet hollow display, comparing it to a 'cemetery of artists' in a Las Vegas style.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Translation' at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, June 23 – September 18, 2005.
- Featured works from the Dakis Joannou collection, presented at the Deste Foundation.
- Curated by Nicolas Bourriaud, Marc Sanchez, and Jérôme Sans.
- Approximately twenty works by artists including Jeff Koons, Gabriel Orozco, Ashley Bickerton, Mike Kelley, Cady Noland, Vanessa Beecroft, Shirin Neshat, Yinka Shonibare, Chris Ofili, Joseph Kosuth, Liza Lou, and Takashi Murakami.
- Graphic designers M/M Paris (Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak) arranged the installation.
- Installation included posters, large viewing cabins, and colorful carpets.
- Dakis Joannou, a Greek real estate billionaire, was surprised by the treatment of his collection (Le Monde, June 26, 2005).
- Critic Paul Ardenne described the exhibition as prioritizing visual effect over meaning, calling it a 'sampling' and a 'cemetery of artists.'
- The curators' term 'altermodernism' was criticized as marketing hype.
- The review was published in artpress.
Entities
Artists
- Dakis Joannou
- Jeff Koons
- Gabriel Orozco
- Ashley Bickerton
- Mike Kelley
- Cady Noland
- Vanessa Beecroft
- Shirin Neshat
- Yinka Shonibare
- Chris Ofili
- Joseph Kosuth
- Liza Lou
- Takashi Murakami
- Michael Amzalag
- Mathias Augustyniak
- Paul Ardenne
Institutions
- Palais de Tokyo
- Deste Foundation
- M/M Paris
- Balanciaga
- Le Monde
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Greece
Sources
- artpress —