I am a big fan of outdoor art and sculpture installations and always like the contrast between the art and the surrounding elements of nature and architecture.
La Defense is currently exhibiting the 2021 version of Les Extatiques, where contemporary artists and sculptors are invited to install their works on the esplanade. This year there are nine artists showing their artworks and below are photos and commentary. Note that there are actually two installations, one in the La Defense, which I am writing about today, and another one covering the area near La Seine Musicale concert hall.
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Senders by Tony Cragg- 2018
This creamy, white fluid column os made of fiberglass, weighs 3100 pounds and was inspired by Constantin Brâncuși.
Awakening by Luka Fineisen-2021
Every few moments, an electric fan blows the white feathers all over the plexiglass box.
Why does Strange Fruit always look so Sweet? by Johan Creten 1998-2015- Made of gilded bronze
Creten references the Billie Holiday song Strange Fruit in this sculpture, which was inspired by a hallucinatory experience he had when visiting Mexico in 1999.
Rezilienta by Ghyslain Bertholon- 2019- Cast in bronze
La Maison Couchée by Jean-François Fourtou
Fourtou has taken a typical house from the Paris region and has turned it on its side. The fun part is peering in the windows and seeing the furniture and interior of the house also on an angle.
Cube Sphere Gold by Cyril Lancelin- 2021
Bronze Eroded Bust of Zeus by Daniel Arsham
The sculpture is inspired by an ancient Roman marble depicting the mythological god, which is part of the collection of the Louvre.
L’Extase
This is an exhibit within an exhibit with a series of photos. The highlight is the sensuous photos of dancers by photographer Sylvie Lancrenon, shot in a hotel right before it was being renovated.
The best way to to La Defense it to take the #1 Metro line to the end.
https://parisladefense.com/fr/actualites/dossiers/extatiques-2021/paris-la-defense#oeuvre5
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