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Ellsworth Kelly: Apology of Color at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

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The Editor

© Fondation Louis Vuitton / Félix Cornu / Ellsworth Kelly Fondation

Summer is finally here, bringing with it evenings on the terrace, festivals galore, and just an overall pleasant joie de vivre. So why not take the opportunity to head over to the Bois de Boulogne, to enjoy the refreshing shade of its trees, and especially the fabulous new exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton? The temple of contemporary art invites you to dive into the oversized and deliciously colorful paintings of Ellsworth Kelly. A real treat!

Welcome to the amazing world of Ellsworth Kelly, the American abstract painter who would have turned 100 last year. When you walk into the exhibition, you can't help but feel a smile spread across your face as you marvel at the large blocks of vibrant colors and intriguing geometric shapes hanging on the walls, ceiling, and even the floor. Here, the artist celebrates simplicity by presenting canvases completely covered in a single color, then arranged, layered, or cut. The result is both original and captivating, with a clarity that prompts questions and encourages us to look beyond the surface to discover the depth and vibrancy of Ellsworth Kelly's art.


A Dreamy Journey

Close your eyes and picture yourself strolling through a fantastical place where nearly a hundred one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, and sketches spring to life right before your very eyes. Each piece displays a spectrum of vibrant hues and raw emotions, coming together to form a magnificent symphony of art. The canvases gleefully swirl with colors and forms, beckoning you into a surreal world where simple strokes morph into awe-inspiring landscapes and a white crescent against a dark backdrop offers a glimpse into the enigmatic night.

The Madness of Grandeur

Ellsworth Kelly invades the space of the Fondation Louis Vuitton on over 1500 m², to offer us a pop, colorful, quirky, and disproportionate exhibition, demonstrating an exceptional mastery of the painter's gesture. Special mention to the Foundation's Auditorium, which hosts a permanent work by the artist, Spectrum VIII. 5 gigantic canvases hung from floor to ceiling, playing with the architecture, which, like the flowers blooming everywhere in the capital, take us on a dazzling dive into color...

Ellsworth Kelly. Shapes and Colors
Louis Vuitton Foundation
8, avenue du Mahatma Gandhi - 16th
Until September 9, 2024
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