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Art Basel Paris 2024: A work by Niki de Saint-Phalle on the forecourt of the Institut de France

This year, the Institut de France is once again participating in the program outside the walls of Art Basel’s Paris+ contemporary art fair. From October 12 to 23, 2024, you can admire the installation by the famous artist Niki de Saint-Phalle.

It is one of the most anticipated dates every year: loverscontemporary art are preparing for the return of the Art Basel Paris before ! The third edition promises to be even more extensive, with a full program of exhibitions, events and activities.

Of course, we will miss the big meeting of art galleries in Grand Palace But we won’t stop there: A Program outside the walls takes us to all corners of the capital. Among the suggested exhibitions and important places to see this year is once again the Forecourt of the Institut de France im 6.

From the 12 to 20 October 2024 This temple of science and the arts will be located on its forecourt, directly opposite the Bridge of Artspresenting a new type of installation.

This artwork was created by the French-American artist Niki de Saint-Phalle Sculptor, engraver, sculptor: The multi-talented artist is known worldwide for her colorful and monumental creations. Art Basel Paris Niki de Saint-Phalle designs a glittering Schlangenbaumwhich is covered with mirror fragments.

With this work, the artist wants to tame his fear of snakes by creating a hybridscolorful and bright creature The installation, which is over three metres high, is also intended to reflect the monuments, the Seine and the people walking around, which means that the work is completely integrated into this 6th century setting.

It is for freefree to access and new in Paris: there are many good reasons to see and see this installation again! And don’t miss the other open-air exhibitions that will be taking place during this Contemporary Art Week are planned.

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