Shining the art world's spotlight on little-known regions is what the Fondation Vuitton is trying to do, in parallel with its major exhibitions. After focusing on Chinese artists, the foundation is now offering a three-part project called Art/Africa.
The first part is devoted to, as we said, Jean Pigozzi's collection ; this aesthetic businessman sought the advice of contemporary African art dealer André Magnin to put together a fine selection of artists from sub-Saharan Africa, whose work was produced between 1989 and 2009. Among the artists on show are the three stars Malick Sidibé, Seydou Keïta and Chéri Samba.
Then, the Foundation takes us a little further south with the presentation of fifteen contemporary artists from South Africa: three generations of artists are featured, from pioneers David Goldblatt, William Kentridge and Jane Alexander, to the generation of the 70s, and then to the brand-new guard born in the 80s. A cultural identity emerges across the different mediums and subjects covered.
The project concludes with an exhibition of African works from the Fondation Vuitton collection.
Practical information:
Art/Africa exhibition
At the Fondation Vuitton
April 26 to September 4, 2017
Opening hours: 12pm-7pm weekdays except Tuesday, 11am-8pm weekends
Admission: €15, €10 concessions, €5 child admission
Dates and Opening Time
From April 15, 2017 to September 4, 2017
Location
Louis Vuitton Foundation
8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
75116 Paris 16
Access
1 station Les Sablons
Prices
tarif enfant: €5
tarif réduit: €10
tarif plein: €14
More information
Opening hours: 12pm-7pm weekdays except Tuesdays, 11am-8pm weekends
