David LaChapelle Exhibition in Paris

Feb 25th, 2009 by apartmentblogger

Rain of Hollywood stars in Paris

Paris was the capital of modern art from 1900 until 1968. Many artists considered it a free city and the perfect inspiration source. Great geniuses came together at this time in Paris: Max Ernst, Dalí, Matisse, Modigliani, and Picasso.

Unfortunately, European fascism and Nazi persecution forced the majority of the artists to flee from the French capital. Despite the Parisian magnetism, the European decadence and the economic expansion of the United States, along with the talent of some American artists such as Andy Warhol, ousted definitively the artistic reputation of Paris. Then, Manhattan became the artistic epicentre of the world for many years. Nonetheless, the elegance and good manners of the French intellectuals are still fashionable. The best sample is the exhibition of rain of stars that houses the Monnaie Palace museum until May 31st.

David La Chapelle

The Monnaine Museum hosts the largest retrospective of the North American photographer David LaChapelle. Nearly 200 works are classified in different thematic series: they will transform the museum walls in a jungle full of colours and kitsch eccentricities. Through David LaChapelle’s photographs you’ll discover the beautiful Paris and the “plastic MTV world”. There are photos of: Uma Thurman, Madonna, Elton John, Courtney Love, Paris Hilton, Leonardo di Caprio, Noami Campbell, Pamela Anderson, David Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Marilyn Manson, Kate Moss, Eminem, Hilary Clinton and Muhammad Ali, among others. The museum is also presenting to the entire world as something exclusive the last stage of LaChapelle’s work.

This is the culmination of his career, which intends to discover the porno-chic world of the celebrities. Andy Warhol, whom he met at the 54th Studio, introduced him to the art and fashion world. But he gained his own merit ever since his work appeared on the front covers of some of the most important publications such as The Rolling Stone, Vogue, i-D, The Face, Interview or Vanity Fair. He also participated in marketing campaigns for MTV, Diesel, Sirius, Ford, Iceberg, L’Oreal, M & M and he has directed some video clips for famous singers. He is considered a great show business character.

The exhibition is divided into the following themes: The Flood, From Heaven to Hell, Meditation, Memories of America, Accumulation, Destruction and Disaster, Dream evokes Surrealism, Plastic People, Excess, Consumption, Star System, Pop after Pop and Innocence Omens. Visitors will notice that there is a mix between pop art and radical realism (with airs of an American Dream that are hidden in the photographs). Only Paris could host this exhibition because it will always be the soul of all art movements. If you thought that René Magritte, Michelangelo and Wood were unfashionable, then you are wrong. Rediscover them with David LaChapelle’s photographs.

Don’t miss it! You have enough time (until May) to visit the LaChapelle exhibiton in the French capital. Rent Apartments in Paris and live a new experience.