“Night Particles”, the nocturnal wanderings of Apitchapong Weerasethakul
Both a major figure in contemporary cinema (hailed in 2010 by the Palme d’Or awarded to Oncle Boonmee, the one who remembers his past lives), artist recognized by numerous exhibitions, and explorer of the possibilities opened up by new immersive technologies, Apitchapong Weerasethakul never ceases to circulate between all forms of the moving image to deploy a dreamlike, contemplative and sensual work.
Night particles is specifically designed for a particular location, the pavilion once built to house a reproduction of the studio of sculptor Constantin Brancusi, a space dedicated to perfectly welcoming sunlight. With his exhibition, the Thai artist takes the place in reverse to make it the place for a nocturnal stroll, punctuated only by the light of the projected images. The recent works collected for this exhibition, like Brancusi’s study of light and natural forms, present a varied flow, ranging from the sparkle of the Amazonian sun to the twists and turns of the night.
Critics’ opinions:
Phillipe Azoury :
APICHATPONG WEERASETHAKUL – Night Particles can be discovered until January 6 (as part of the Focus entitled Dlights and shadows dedicated to the filmmaker at the Center Pompidou as part of the Festival d’Automne. The exhibition curator is Marcella Lista, chief curator, director of the New Media collections department.
On the agenda for the focus on Weerasethakul :
- A complete retrospective, on view until November 9
- A performance in virtual reality: A Conversation with the sun from October 5 to 14
- A book: Home, under the direction of Antoine Thirion (Editions de l’Oeil)
- A masterclass, meetings…
“Travelling”, an exhibition in tribute to Chantal Akerman
The Jeu de Paume pays tribute to the Belgian filmmaker, artist and writer Chantal Akerman (Brussels 1950 – Paris 2015) through an exceptional exhibition, designed by the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles (Bozar), the Chantal Akerman Foundation and CINEMATEK, and produced in collaboration with the Jeu de Paume for its presentation in Paris.
The “Traveling” exhibition initiates a surprising and moving journey, and describes a journey of art and life shaped by multiple geographies: from Brussels to border zones, from cuisine to the desert, from burlesque to tragedy, from the pains of the world to those of the intimate. Bringing together a selection of installations and films, some of which are being shown to the public for the first time, it convenes the “ living matter » which accompanies the artist’s work, revealing previously unpublished archives: scenarios, notes of intent and filming photographs.
Critics’ opinions:
future…
The exhibition “CHANTAL AKERMAN – Travelling” is open from September 2 to January 19 at Jeu de Paume. The exhibition is curated by Laurence Rassel, in collaboration with Marta Ponsa. The exhibition catalog was published by Lannoo. A complete box set of Chantal Akerman’s films – 46 films, 14 Blu-rays, produced by Capricci – will also be available from October 15, 2024.
A word from the critics in tribute to the actor Michel Blanc:
- Antoine Guillot : future…
- Phillipe Azoury : future…
Sound clips:
- archive of Chantal Akerman in Elective affinities on France Culture, 05/31/2007
- Archive d’Apichatpong Weerasethakul – Filmmakers at the Center: Interview with Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2024
