Art Basel Paris 2024: giant mushrooms decorate Place Vendôme - our photos

Every year, the Place Vendôme plays host to an unusual, monumental work of art at Paris's unmissable contemporary art fair. For several weeks, from October 11 to November 24, 2024, Belgian artist Carsten Höller will grace the famous Parisian square as part of the Art Basel Paris art event, immersing us in his unique universe.

A symbol of power, an architectural jewel, a center of luxury jewelry: the Place Vendôme is one of the capital's pearls. No wonder, then, that tourists and lifelong Parisians alike love to stroll here. You may think you know this place by heart... But have you seen the new art installation that adorns the place?

TheArt Basel Paris fair is a major international event for allcontemporary art enthusiasts, and also an opportunity to discover exceptional artists, thanks to the fair's"hors les murs" program. On this occasion, free, open-access exhibitions are organized at key sites around the capital.

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Once again this year, Place Vendôme becomes a showcase for the work of a world-renowned artist. And for this latest edition, the work of Carsten Höller, presented by Gagosian, has been chosen. We admire"Giant Triple Mushroom", a monumental and astonishing installation, which brings a touch of fantasy and nature to the famous Parisian square.

Carsten Höller grows giant mushrooms in the middle of Paris: this two-metre-high sculpture is a mixture of three different mushrooms, cut and reassembled to show the plant's evolution. With his creations, the Belgian artist pushes us to question reality, bringing magic and spirituality to very natural and scientific subjects.

It's a work of art to be seen free of charge and without delay, as Art Basel Paris only lasts a few days! So don't miss this installation, and don't miss the other works installed all over Paris either.

Discover the rest of the program for this international contemporary art fair:

Art Basel Paris 2024: the contemporary art fair moves to the Grand Palais and Paris
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Art Basel 2024: the program of off-site exhibitions in Paris
What are these monumental installations blooming in Paris? These are the works featured in the "hors les murs" program at Art Basel Paris, the must-attend event for contemporary art in Paris. From October 14 to 20, 2024, come and admire these unusual installations. [Read more]