Renowned scientistJean Cherqui has amassed an impressive collection of works of optical and kinetic art. Comprising almost 5,000 pieces, this private collection, housed in the Fondation Cherqui, a 1,000m² hangar in Aubervilliers, Seine-Saint-Denis, is now open to visitors, with private tours open to the general public.
Physician and pharmacologist Jean Cherqui was anart lover who collected works of optical and kinetic art. Notably those of visual artist Thomas Canto and Uruguayan artist Carmelo Arden-Quin, the originators of the MADI movement in the 50s. Today, his collection ofmonumental works, housed in Jean Cherqui 's former laboratories which have become a veritable museum, is open to the public. And it's all thanks to Mathias Chetrit, Jean Cherqui's grandson.
He too is passionate about art, and an artist himself under the pseudonym Falcone, and has decided to share his grandfather's incredible collection with the general public. He organizes his own guided tours of the Cherqui Foundation .
The museum features works by Julio le Parc, Jesus-Rafael Soto, Martha Boto, Ettore Sottas and U-ram Choe. There's even a balloon pool by Bolivian Gaston Ugalde and a Ferrari repainted by José Franco.
Tours of the Cherqui Foundation last about an hour, and are available in groups of no more than 25 people.
Children's art workshops are now available at the Foundation!
In a room as unusual as the rest of the exhibition, children can develop their creativity while having a great time as a family.
To find out about tour dates and times, visit the Foundation's website regularly!
Location
Cherqui Foundation
61 Rue Lécuyer
93300 Aubervilliers
Access
M°7 - Quatre chemins
Prices
Tarif réduit: €9
Tarif plein: €12
Official website
fondationcherqui.com
Instagram page
@fondationcherqui
More information
Foundation accessible by registration only Visits Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
