Les mondes du luxe

From February 29 to April 16, 2024, the Impulse Gallery in Lucerne hosts the exhibition ‘Okurerutaiyou – Delayed Sun’ by Keiko Kimoto. This artistic journey traces the development of Kimoto’s work. Born in Kyoto, she spent over 25 years in Berlin, where she fused traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary European art. This exhibition explores the Japanese concept of [MA], revealing the essential pauses in time and the empty spaces that allow life to connect and feel.

Until July 21, 2024, the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris presents ‘LOADING. Urban Art in the Digital Age.’ This exhibition explores the evolution of urban art through the impact of digital technologies, from the internet to social networks, on street artists. Visitors can immerse themselves in the history of street art, from New York subway graffiti to drones, and discover unprecedented digital experiences. The exhibition, presented in 360° within the monumental spaces of the Grand Palais Immersif, offers a unique perspective on the diverse aspects of urban art, ranging from vandal graffiti to mural frescoes.

From October 17, 2023 to April 7, 2024, the Musée Maillol is hosting an unprecedented retrospective of Chéri Samba, the emblematic painter of the Democratic Republic of Congo and one of the pioneers of Kinshasa’s “Peinture Populaire”, renowned for his bold figurative paintings that challenge and provoke, often with humor. This exhibition, “Chéri Samba dans la collection Jean Pigozzi”, highlights over 50 of his works, exploring and questioning various themes such as Africa’s position on the international stage, art history and the place of women in society. The Jean Pigozzi Collection is the most important collection of contemporary African art in the world, and for over thirty years has contributed to the international recognition of artists from sub-Saharan Africa.

From February 2024, London becomes the stage for an artistic exploration with Edward Burtynsky. At the Saatchi Gallery, the exhibition “BURTYNSKY: Extraction/Abstraction” (February 14 to May 6, 2024) presents a retrospective of the artist’s career, featuring 94 large-format photographs, 13 high-resolution murals and an augmented reality experience. Meanwhile, Flowers Gallery unveils “Edward Burtynsky – New Works” (February 28 – April 6, 2024), focusing on three geological themes: the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, erosion in Turkey, and coal mining in Australia. Burtynsky’s work explores the interaction between nature and industry, revealing the beauty and environmental consequences of human industrial activities.

At the Guggenheim in New York, the exhibition “Only the Young: Experimental Art in Korea, 1960s-1970s” brings together a generation of innovative Korean artists. Featuring some 80 works, this presentation illustrates how these artists transformed art in response to the political and social upheavals of their time in South Korea, against a backdrop of war and globalization. Jung Kang-ja’s “Kiss Me” (1967/2001) is an installation featuring giant pink lips made from common household objects, intended to express women’s autonomous desires in Korea’s conservative, male-centric society. On view until January 7, 2024

La Cité de la musique hosts ‘En Amour’ by Adrien M & Claire B from February 9 to August 25, 2024, an immersive exhibition where Laurent Bardainne’s music and November Ultra’s voice envelop the audience in an ephemeral human choreography and propose a celebration of rituals around love and separation. This symbolic experience blends visual art and live performance, with the audience becoming an integral part of the work, exploring the concept of [MA] – a space to breathe, feel and connect, a synesthetic spectacle of color, form and sound.

From June 22, 2024 to April 6, 2025, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates the career of Naomi Campbell in the “NAOMI” exhibition. The first of its kind, the exhibition highlights the British supermodel’s extraordinary career through 100 iconic outfits. From her rise in the ’80s to her recognition as a cultural icon, the exhibition explores her influence in the fashion world and her commitment as an activist. From her runway shows to creative collaborations with leading designers and photographs, the exhibition offers a glimpse of Campbell’s impact and role in contemporary culture.

Until April 28, 2024, the Musée des Arts décoratifs is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Iris van Herpen, a visionary designer at the crossroads of fashion, art and technology. This retrospective, entitled “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses”, highlights the career of van Herpen, known for designs that redefine haute couture through the use of new technologies and artisanal craftsmanship. The exhibition features over one hundred pieces, from van Herpen’s earliest 3D creations to his latest collections, in dialogue with contemporary art and design pieces. The immersive exhibition explores the link between body, garment and environment, offering a sensory and sculptural experience of fashion.

Wu Sibo, a Chinese artist born in 1976 in Maoming, captures the economic and social metamorphosis of contemporary southern China through his monochrome paintings, all in shades of gray. His works, imbued with melancholy and subtle poetry, depict daily routine, blurring the boundaries between urban and rural, and offer a contemplative look at a habitat in mutation. In “Fireworks III” (2023), he captures the tension between the joy of New Year’s fireworks and a poignant solitude. The artist is recognized for his ability to give visual voice to ordinary scenes.

In a bold alliance between the automobile and architecture, Automobili Lamborghini joins the world of luxury real estate and makes its mark in Benahavis, near Marbella. The “Tierra Viva” project features 53 unique villas. Each evokes the emblematic Lamborghini design, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean. The villas are categorized into three models: Diamante, Zafiro, and Esmeralda, each offering specific features, from wine cellars to garages for Lamborghini.

From February 9 to August 25, 2024, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris presents ‘Yves Saint Laurent: Transparencies, the Power of Materials.’ This exhibition explores the contradiction and power of transparency in fashion through materials such as chiffon, lace, and tulle, used by Saint Laurent as early as the 1960s. With around forty textile pieces, sketches, patterns, photographs, and accessories, as well as works by modern and contemporary artists, the exhibition highlights the complex relationship between fashion, the body, and reinvented nudity, celebrating the powerful and liberated woman according to Yves Saint Laurent’s vision.

From February 15 to September 1, 2024, Tate Modern presents “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind”, an immersive exploration of artist and activist Yoko Ono. Celebrated for her conceptual art and performances, this exhibition traces more than seven decades of creation. It highlights key moments in her career, including her meeting with John Lennon in London. Visitors will discover works such as “Cut Piece” (1964) and the censored film “Film No.4 (Bottoms)” (1966-67), as well as activist projects such as “PEACE is POWER” and “Wish Tree”. This interactive experience offers a glimpse into the world of Yoko Ono, inviting reflection on peace and the power of imagination.

From December 23, 2023 to January 28, 2024, the CSSC Pavilion in Shanghai will host the second edition of the Lancôme exhibition “The Art of Absolue”, organized by Somexing Art Agency. The exhibition celebrates the iconic Lancôme rose through the works of ten international artists, exploring the themes of perpetual rose, eternal youth, infinite senses and life. The varied works, ranging from innovative sculptures to immersive installations and 3D creations, illustrate the chasing of time and the quest for eternity by Absolue de Lancôme. Each artist offers a unique interpretation of eternal beauty. The exhibition highlights the mix of artistic styles and cultural influences.

From December 18, 2023 to September 15, 2024, the Met presents “Don’t Forget to Call Your Mother”, an exhibition that revisits photography in the digital age. Artists such as Sadie Barnette and Larry Sultan explore nostalgia, family memory and socio-political issues. Each work is a bridge between the past and the present, a tribute to cross-generational heritage and resilience in the face of adversity, turning each image into a talisman of time.

In Chantilly, from September 14 to October 29, 2023, the TOTEM show unveils the history and culture of horse-riding peoples, from their Aztec traditions to the Mongols, Scythians, and many others. Created by Sophie Bienaimé, this artistic journey at the Grandes Écuries celebrates the horse, revered through the ages, with a mosaic of dance, music, and costume. Virginie Bienaimé’s stage direction and Monika Mucha’s costumes enrich this equestrian fresco.