Arte Povera Expo at the Bourse de Commerce | Ticket Reservation

on the Bourse de Commerce from October 9, 2024 to January 20, 2025

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THE EXHIBITION:

From October 9, 2024 and until January 20, 2025, the “Arte Povera” exhibition will be held at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in Paris. This exceptional event offers a deep immersion in this major Italian artistic movement of the 1960s, presenting more than 250 historical and contemporary works. A unique opportunity for art lovers to discover or rediscover the impact and heritage ofPoor Art.

Setting up the Arte Povera exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce ©2024 Bourse de Commerce

THE ORIGINS OF THEPOOR ART : AN ITALIAN ARTISTIC REVOLUTION

Born in the mid-1960s in Italy,Poor Art is an avant-garde movement that emerged in reaction to the hegemony of American art and consumer society. Art critic Germano Celant was the first to use the term “Arte Povera” in 1967, to describe the work of Italian artists who used poor or ordinary materials in order to challenge the artistic conventions of the time.

The thirteen main protagonists of this movement—Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Luciano Fabro, Jannis Kounellis, Mario and Marisa Merz, Giulio Paolini, Pino Pascali, Giuseppe Penone, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Emilio Prini and Gilberto Zorio—sought to break with traditional techniques by exploring new modes of expression. Their work is characterized by the use of natural materials such as earth, wood, stones, plants, but also industrial elements such as metal, glass or neon.

L’Poor Art aims to reconnect art with everyday life, emphasizing the creative process rather than the final product. Artists in this movement expanded the realms of painting, sculpture, and performance, creating some of the first installations in art history. Their works invite the viewer to a sensory and emotional experience, questioning the notions of materiality, time and space.

A MAJOR EXHIBITION AT THE COMMERCIAL STOCK EXCHANGE – PINAULT COLLECTION

The exhibition “Poor Art” at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection is designed as a vast artistic landscape to explore. Under the curatorship of Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, an internationally recognized movement specialist, the event brings together around fifty emblematic works from the Pinault Collection. pieces are placed in dialogue with major works from prestigious public and private collections, notably the Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea in Turin, the Center Pompidou in Paris and the Tate in London.

In the unique architectural setting of the Bourse de Commerce, transformed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando, ​​the works of artists fromPoor Art take on a new dimension. The exhibition design highlights the influences and interconnections between the different artists. For example, Giulio Paolini is associated with Giorgio De Chirico, while Jannis Kounellis dialogues with Kazimir Malevich, revealing the deep roots of their artistic approach.

Among the works presented, we find “Direction” by Giovanni Anselmo, a piece that uses an imposing block of granite to explore the notions of force and direction. “Stack” by Alighiero Boetti is an installation composed of stacked Eternit blocks, evoking logs ready to be consumed, symbolizing fragility and temporality. Michelangelo Pistoletto presents “Venus of rags“, a reproduction of Venus covered in rags, mixing the classic and the contemporary to question standards of beauty and value.

The editing of the work “Stone ideas” by Giuseppe Penone © Bourse de Commerce

The exhibition not only presents historical works, it also includes documents and pieces that retrace key stages in the genesis of the movement. This approach makes it possible to contextualize the APoor rte within the history of art and Italian society of the time, marked by political and cultural upheavals.

THE CONTEMPORARY LEGACY OFPOOR ART

The influence ofPoor Art extends well beyond the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition highlights this influence by presenting works by thirteen contemporary artists whose practice resonates with that of the movement’s pioneers. Among them, David Hammons, William Kentridge, Jimmie Durham, Anna Boghiguian, Pierre Huyghe, Grazia Toderi, Adrián Villar Rojas, Mario Garcia Torres, Renato Leotta, Agnieszka Kurant, Otobong Nkanga, Theaster Gates and D Harding.

These artists, active from the 1980s to the present day, explore in their own way themes dear toPoor Artsuch as materiality, temporality and the relationship between man and nature. For example, Pierre Huyghe creates immersive installations that question the perception of time and space, while Otobong Nkanga explores notions of identity and memory through organic and industrial materials.

The dialogue between historical and contemporary works offers an enriching perspective on the heritage ofPoor Art. It highlights the continued relevance of the issues raised by the movement, particularly in the face of current environmental and societal challenges. This perspective allows visitors to understand how thePoor Art not only marked the history of art, but continues to influence contemporary artistic creation.

WHY GO SEE THE EXPO “POOR ART“ON THE COMMERCIAL STOCK EXCHANGE?

Visit the exhibition »Poor Art” at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection is a rare opportunity to delve into the heart of an artistic movement that has profoundly influenced contemporary art. It is an invitation to explore works that defy conventions, which question our relationship to world and which encourage reflection on materiality and temporality.

The exceptional setting of the Bourse de Commerce, with its architecture renovated by Tadao Ando, ​​offers a perfect setting for this major exhibition. The immersive scenography allows for real interaction with the works, transforming the visit into a unique sensory experience.

In addition, the exhibition offers a current look at thePoor Art by highlighting his influence on contemporary artists. This intergenerational dialogue enriches the understanding of the movement and reveals its relevance in today’s artistic and societal context.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover exceptional works, brought together for the first time in the same place. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply curious, “Poor Art” at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection promises an unforgettable experience.

Book your tickets for the Bourse de Commerce to immerse yourself in the captivating world ofPoor Art and let yourself be surprised by the richness and diversity of this major artistic movement.

GET THERE:

Address : 2 rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris

SCHEDULES :

• Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Tuesday (closed day)
• late night on Friday until 9 p.m.

PRICES:

• Normal : 15 €
• Reduced price tickets on site: 18-26 year olds, students, French job seekers, school teachers (with proof)
• Free for children under 18, disabled visitors and accompanying persons