“Charlotte Perriand: Inventing a New World” at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
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Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris will host a large-scale exhibition dedicated to Charlotte Perriand titled “Inventing a New World,” which opens on October 2, 2019, and continues through February 24, 2020.Perriand can be described as a pioneer of modernit“Charlotte Perriand: Inventing a New World” at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris will host a large-scale exhibition dedicated to Charlotte Perriand titled “Inventing a New World,” which opens on October 2, 2019, and continues through February 24, 2020.Perriand can be described as a pioneer of modernity and a leading figure of the 20th-century design who contributed to the definition of a new “art de vivre.”The exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) and pays tribute to her as an architect and visionary creator with works on view that explore the links between art, architecture, and design.The show looks at the designer’s dedication to the invention of modernity that oscillates between a fascination for industry, political engagement and the imperative of reconnecting with nature. Beginning in 1920, Perriand envisioned an “art de vivre” that broke that was ahead of her time. She found inspiration in the world of automobiles and cinema and went on to rethink the role of women. Perriand designed strikingly modern chrome tube furniture for her Saint-Sulpice studio (1927) and began researching on a project titled “Work & Sport” (1927) to illustrate her vision of the modern apartment.The “Return To Nature” section of the exhibition explores the designer’s take on how she recognized the drawbacks of contemporary design dedicated solely to functionality. On view are her “L’Art Brut” photographs alongside drawings by Fernand Leger. These reveal a greater affinity with nature that inspired Perriand to create her first “free form” furniture with their organic curves.Another highlight of the show is the section “Japan & Reconstruction” that examines her role as an influencer of an entire generation of Japanese designers while herself finding fresh sources of inspiration in the culture. She was invited to Japan in 1940, and presented an exhibition called “Selection-Tradition-Creation.” It was a manifesto for rethinking living spaces and using traditional materials such as bamboo. After France’s liberation, she took part in the Reconstruction, calling on artists including Fernand Leger, Pablo Picasso, and Alexander Calder to contribute to her projects.Perriand’s design was a synthesis of art and culture and is a part of the exhibition. This was embodied in the show “Proposal for a Synthesis of the Arts,” which opened in Tokyo in 1955. “For the occasion, Charlotte Perriand renewed her longstanding association with Fernand Leger and Le Corbusier, as well as with Hans Hartung and Pierre Soulages, designing a space that brings together paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, and architecture, thus effectively eliminating the boundaries between disciplines,” the museum informs.Lesser-known areas of the designer’s oeuvre are also on view such as furniture and fittings for the Musee National d’Art Moderne (1965), the apartment of collector Maurice Jardot (1978) and the redesign of the Galerie Louise Leiris (1989) — all of which define spaces that invite a dialogue between visitors and the works. It highlights her contribution to museums and private collectors.“Inventing a New World” opens on October 2, 2019, and runs through February 24, 2020, at Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France.For details, visit: https://www.blouinartinfo.com/galleryguide/fondation-louis-vuitton/overviewClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more