“The Gold Rush” is a work of art created by the visual artist Ernest Pignon-Ernest and the writer Pierre-Louis Basse. A tribute to the great figures of the Olympics, magnified through more than a hundred drawings. An exceptional work, published by En Exergue, to be found here.
Ernest Pignon-Ernest, pioneer of urban art and recently installed at the Academy of Fine Arts, offers here a remarkable collection of portraits of Olympic athletes, legends such as Jesse Owens, Teddy Riner, and Nadia Comăneci. His drawings captivate with their finesse and evocative power, bringing to life the sporting exploits that have marked history.
Accompanying these striking illustrations, the captivating words of Pierre-Louis Basse plunge us into the heart of the emotion and passion of sport. Journalist and writer specializing in sport and history, Basse offers poetic texts that enhance the portraits drawn by Pignon-Ernest, thus creating a unique synergy between visual art and literature.
“The Gold Rush” is a profound and inspiring exploration of the Olympics through the eyes of two great artists. An essential book for all fans of sport, culture and art, which reveals the beauty and greatness of sports heroes in all their splendor.
