This exhibition at the Musée des Abattoirs focuses on two decades in the life of Niki de Saint-Phalle. The 1980s and 1990s brought to light through dozens of works.
1,000 to 1,500 visitors per day
Since the start of the exhibition (October 7), the crowd has gathered at the Musée des Abattoirs. Between 1,000 and 1,500 visitors come every day to discover the work of Niki de Saint Phalle: “It’s great to see that, for once, a contemporary art exhibition brings together so many people and such a varied audience. That’s Niki’s advantage: absolutely everyone is interested. Already because it is a very colorful art, very joyful at first sight. Even a person who just strolls without necessarily looking for more information about the artist will still appreciate the exhibition. Niki de Saint Phalle has made sure all her life that art can be accessible to all types of audience. Regardless of age, regardless of life course. We are on a very accessible exhibition, it is also full of children every day”explains Audrey Palacin, conservation assistant at the Slaughterhouse Museum.
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Julien Balidas
Discover or rediscover the many facets of the artist
Niki de Saint Phalle’s exhibition immerses us in the unclassifiable universe of the artist. The “girls” are there but also his lifelong project: the Tarot garden created in Tuscany with 22 monumental works. Lots of furniture (vases, armchairs, lamps), lent by the family or private collectors, allows you to discover what the artist’s daily life was like. The opportunity also to discover the great battles of his life. In particular racism and the fight against AIDS. “These colorful works catch the eye. It makes you want to do this with your children”, explains Lisa, who came with her family. Timothée, 10 years old, tells us about his visit: “I enjoyed the entertaining and diverse side but sometimes there are weird statues! And others where it’s love at first sight.”
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Julien Balidas