Since the 1970s,Pierre Commoy and Gilles Blanchard, better known as Pierre et Gilles, have developed a singular universe where art meets pop culture and LGBTQ+ references. With Nuit électrique, the artist couple invite you to discover their latest creations, which once again swing between nostalgia and modernity.
Created over the past two years, the Nuit électrique collection revisits their iconic status with a touch of subversion, through a gallery of nocturnal, offbeat portraits. You’ll find some of their iconic characters, such as the sailor, the angel, the rogue and the octopus, staged in neon-lit slums and artificial paradises.
Pierre et Gilles’ exhibition is an invitation to dream and reflect!
If you’re a fan of camp, dreamlike art and humor, you’ll love this new exhibition, which spotlights a new generation of gay, trans and mixed-race artists! Among the highlights are two self-portraits by the couple, as well as portraits of their longtime muses. These include Amanda Lear as a boulevard theater diva, and Isabelle Huppert as Mary Stuart. True to their style, these colorful, homo-erotic works also offer a subtle, poetic reflection on the human condition. They also question the place of the new outsiders in contemporary society.
And to the delight of art lovers, admission is free and no reservation is required! Take advantage of this unique opportunity until October 26, 2024, at Grenier Saint Lazare, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm.
📍 Address: 28 rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare, 75003 Paris
📅 Date: September 3 – October 26, 2024
🎟️ Price: free admission