Exhibition at the National Assembly: Alexandre Benjamin Navet redecorates the courtyard of the Palais Bourbon

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on March 21, 2023 at 01:01 p.m.
The artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet makes us discover his poetic and colorful universe, thanks to monumental installations to be seen in the courtyard and gardens of the National Assembly, from March 21 to June 3, 2023.

Alexandre Benjamin Navet has been given carte blanche to reinvent the courtyard and garden of theNational Assembly. Come and discover the unusual creations of this French artist, through an exhibition presented from March 21 to June 3, 2023, in collaboration with the Galerie Derouillon. Please note that the exhibition is only accessible on Saturdays, and every day during the week of April 17 to 29, 2023.

This open-air exhibition is freely accessible to all curious people (upon registration via the website of the National Assembly). Visitors can stroll through the courtyard and garden of the Four Columns of the Palais Bourbon, discovering the five monumental sculptures installed there.

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These brightly colored totems give us the impression of entering a dreamlike and fantastic universe. The artist's installations honor the decorative arts:Alexandre Benjamin Navet 's sculptures have strong and powerful lines, very worked and modern forms, very colorful sets... We also find in these totems several monumental vases, the signature piece of the artist, his favorite object revisited in several forms.

With his installations, the artist surprises: it is not so often that one can walk in the middle of totems, in the heart of Paris. And yet, the creations of the Frenchman do not stand out in the majestic setting of the Palais Bourbon: these contemporary works establish a dialogue with their environment, to enrich the landscape without obscuring it. Alexandre Benjamin Navet has sought to find abalance between the different works, but also between the works and their environment.

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This open-air exhibition is therefore exceptional in more ways than one: it immerses us in the enchanted world of Alexandre Benjamin Navet, while allowing us to stroll through the courtyard and garden of the National Assembly. Register as soon as possible to discover this unique exhibition!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From March 25, 2023 to June 3, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    35 Quai d'Orsay
    75007 Paris 7

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    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www2.assemblee-nationale.fr

    Booking
    www.billetweb.fr

    More information
    Open every Saturday, then every day from April 17 to 29. Registration via the Assemblée nationale website.

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