"OUVERTURE"
13 Exhibitions to Mark the Opening of the Bourse de Commerce
The opening of the Bourse de Commerce will be marked by 13 exhibitions, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and installations, curated under the theme "OUVERTURE (Beginning)." This time, we'll highlight some of them.
When you enter the museum, you're immediately captivated by the central circular space bathed in natural light. Currently, this space is home to a series of installation works by Swiss contemporary visual artist Urs Fischer.
The central imitation of a Renaissance sculpture (the original is by Giambologna in Florence), the statue of a man wearing a jacket, and the chair are all made of wax. What's more, during the exhibition, they are lit like candles, and gradually melt and lose their shape, a novel and surprising presentation that welcomes you.
About three weeks after the museum opened, the heads of the Renaissance sculptures, both female and male, had only partially melted. Two weeks later, they had completely melted away, and no longer resembled their original forms. Seeing this, one cannot help but ponder. The Bourse de Commerce is a museum that also features eccentric works.
From the very beginning, you'll encounter art that differs from the typical museum exhibits, and there are many other intriguing pieces to explore.
In another room on the first floor, American artist David Hammons presents around 30 sculptures made from recycled materials, on display in France for the first time. The works address stereotypes and warn against racial issues.
The 24 vertical windows in the corridor are home to a series of humorous ready-made works by French artist Bertrand Lavier, made from everyday industrial products. (Note: The actual work on the right is not blurred.)
The second floor is a photography exhibition room.
The two-tiered black-and-white works on the left are by American artist and photographer Louise Lawler. They feature 94 identical photos of disposable cups, with the names of senators who voted in favor of an amendment blocking AIDS relief funding written beneath each image.
Teenagers viewing the artworks
The third floor is an exhibition room for paintings and sculptures, all of which share the theme of "people." The numerous works exude a somewhat ominous atmosphere amidst their quietude.
In addition to the gallery corner of the museum, there are also noteworthy art works on display.
I spotted a charming mouse sculpture peeking out from the wall. This work by British contemporary artist Ryan Gander is on permanent display. After you've finished looking around the museum, you'll find it discreetly displayed at the foot of the elevator hall just before heading to the book corner.
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