January 12, 2011
Sophie Ubald Bocquet
et Tatyana Franck, commissaire,
vous invitent à découvrir les oeuvres de l'artiste
Prune Nourry
HOLY DAUGHTERS
Sculptures et installations
Vernissage le jeudi 13 janvier 2011 à partir de 18h
Mises en bouche au sein et au biberon
68, rue Léon Frot, Paris 11e
métro Charonne
du 14 au 23 janvier 2011
tous les jours de 12h à 20h
From Tatyana Franck, curator of the exhibition Holy Daughters:
If I were to define Prune’s personality and her art is this mantra: “Be daring, be first, be different, be right”.
Prune is fearless. When I first met her, she almost immediately asked me for a strand of my hair as a sample for an artwork she was doing about the human body…
What is audacity in art ? Pertinence and impertinence in a given context. Prune has chosen a controversial topic: that of selective abortion in India… and although she has no prior expertise in this field, she is friendly and persistant, and met with many different people, all related one way or another, to this dramatic subject.
Art aims at transgression to break new ground but nowadays, it does not go very far: it is mostly ritualised and framed. Prune is a risk-taker, willing to roll the dice with her reputation on the line to bring to fruition a project that crosses many different disciplines: art, sociology, medical science, anthropology, philosophy. Bold are those who cross disciplines, and she has done this for a couple of years in relation to this specific project which has involved a gréât deal of homework and research on the different aspects of the topic.
Through the selected art works, Prune asserts her own vision through her imagination and ability to transform matter into sculptures and pictures. There is something extreme in her work : it is pure, even if it highlights hybridism while redefining modern humanism as only art can. There is no sacrilege in her Holy Daughters. Audacity is not provocation, even if it transgresses aesthetic standards and codes.
Her boldness is humble, a very physical and very moving experience. The variety of mediums, the use of scientific devices, the grassroots experience of Indian streets... Prune is questioning forms human behaviour. With great respect and affection for the Indian culture, she puts into perspective attitudes, which that so often threaten the wellbeing of girls and women.
While wishing to make a point about human behaviour, as well as taking full responsability for this venture, Prune shows that though plans are pointless, planning is indispensable. She believes her success should be based on partnerships. She wanted the three of us to collaborate on this exhibition: the artist, a curator and a collector, independants. Together we found an interestingvenue for our pop-up exhibition that makes Prune’s iconoclastic art even more appealing.
A little too bold, Prune’s follow-your-gut mentality to turn people into better people. Optimists know how much the world can made a better place…"
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June 24, 2010
Lebenson Gallery
56 Rue Chapon
75003 Paris
Opening: Thurs. June 24 6-9pm
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December 11, 2007
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March 30, 2007
If you're near Paris, here's a show that you won't want to miss.
KORALIE will be showing at the Galerie L.J. Beaubourg in Paris from April 5th to May 10th. The opening reception is on Thursday, April 5th, starting at 7pm.
Galerie L.J. Beaubourg
23 rue du Renard, 75004 Paris
01 44 59 27 27
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September 14, 2006
From Other:
"I have been working on an upcoming show over the last three months in Paris At a quite unique studio that offers residencies to street artists giving them the opportunity to live at a space with like minds that create both on the streets and in the galleries of Paris…the space has a bedroom, full kitchen, painting studio, darkroom, screenprint press, and tons of space for giant projects…anyways the summer has been amazing"
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April 28, 2006
Tomorrow night in Paris Miss Van will debut new work at Galerie Magda Danysz As we mentioned here a few weeks back, we were absolutely blown away by Vanessa's latest work and feel that this show will be one of best of the year for sure.
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April 9, 2006
Continue reading "Event: JR in Paris April 12"
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March 27, 2006
We noticed today that there are a couple of new images from Miss Van on the website for the Galrie Magda Danysz in Paris It looks like the images are for an upcoming show that Miss Van will have at the gallery in April.
These new images absolutely blew us away, as - for us - they show a whole new side to Miss Van's work. There's a new softness in the images that bring out an entirely new dimension to the girls. We absolutely love them and can't wait to see more when the show opens next month.
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March 21, 2006
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