Les Lalanne’s surreal tackle naturalism is coming to the Venice Biennale 2024, with one of many largest exhibitions so far of works by the late artist couple Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, uniting greater than 150 pictures, uncommon artworks and objects on the historic Palazzo Rota Ivancich.
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‘Aircraft̀te Lalanne’, set up view, at Palazzo Rota Ivancich, Venice
(Picture credit score: Set up photos courtesy of Ben Brown Superb Arts, London)
‘Aircraft̀te Lalanne’, introduced by Ben Brown Superb Arts, will embody highlights such because the Sauterelle bar – considered one of three created by the artist duo, one other of which belongs to King Charles – in addition to the distinctive Lit Hibou et 2 Tables de Chevet mattress from Ben Brown’s private assortment. Right here, additionally, is Claude’s beloved Choupatte, the veined cabbage perched on chickens’ toes, a playful tribute to the pure themes operating all through (and in addition evident in a set of ‘misplaced’ Les Lalanne classics that we reviewed forward of their sale by Sotheby’s in 2023).
Sauterelle bar, ‘Aircraft̀te Lalanne’, set up view, at Palazzo Rota Ivancich, Venice
(Picture credit score: Set up photos courtesy of Ben Brown Superb Arts, London)
Works are positioned across the palace in accordance with Les Lalanne’s want to create fantastical works to reside with, with otherworldly tables and chairs within the dwelling rooms and the Hippopotame I bathtub coming to relaxation within the lavatory, in a staging that brings a legendary magic to the historically ornamental.
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‘Aircraft̀te Lalanne’, set up view, at Palazzo Rota Ivancich, Venice
(Picture credit score: Set up photos courtesy of Ben Brown Superb Arts, London)
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‘Aircraft̀te Lalanne’ from Ben Brown Superb Arts is at Palazzo Rota Ivancich, Venice
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The Venice Artwork Biennale 2024 will probably be open to the general public from 20 April to 24 November
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