Norman Foster exhibition: architecture in the spotlight at the Centre Pompidou - our photos

He is one of the representatives of high-tech architecture, he has won more than 300 distinctions, and his creations can be seen all over the world: Norman Foster is one of the great names in the world ofmodern architecture. Without knowing it, you probably already know his creations and those of his agency. The rich and diverse career of this particular artist is well worth the time to linger...

This is why the Centre Pompidou is offering us a unique exhibition dedicated to this architectural virtuoso. From May 10 to August 7, 2023, come and discover the retrospective devoted to Norman Foster.

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Nearly 2,200 square meters, numerous drawings, workbooks, models and exceptional prototypes, and a selection ofmodern and contemporary works allow us to dive into the creative universe of this architect who has left his mark on all the major cities of the world.

From New York to Hong Kong, London, Barcelona and Sydney, Norman Foster has created some of the world's best-known buildings. With this exhibition, the Centre Pompidou offers us an overview of the creations and universe of this extraordinary artist, who is sensitive to environmental issues.

Indeed, the architect has always tried to combine technology and ecology, so that his constructions adapt to their environment without destroying it. A sustainable art, so that his works cross the centuries in an environment always preserved.

Hundreds of drawings and sketches, incredibly precise models, life-size models... The Centre Pompidou plunges us entirely into the world of Norman Foster with this astonishing exhibition of impressive works. The exhibition explains the evolution of the architect's thought and career, at the origin of certain concepts and works that are today considered as models of their kind. Did you know, for example, that the airports designed by Norman Foster inspired all airports built after?

The plurality of works presented cannot but hold our attention and fascinate us, drawing us into the footsteps of the artist. A fascinating exhibition, not to be missed this summer!