Marquee

Reflecting on the concept of the avant-garde necessarily involves engaging with the legacy of culture and the past, positioning them in alignment and relation to what concerns the future. The mimesis of contemporaneity, the interplay of multiple hybridized languages, and the transmediality of artistic devices correspond to what is defined as Culture Vanguard. Internalizing the signs of the past and reshaping them according to contemporary categories is a challenge able to open up innovative horizons of meaning.

Philippe Parreno's installation Marquee explores the concept of time within the context of the museum's architecture, featuring translucent acrylic structures with flickering light bulbs and neon lights, drawing inspiration from 1950s American movie theater signs. His method reflects a fascination with the digital realm, the circulation of data and information, and the tangible aspects of the virtual. Technology is seamlessly integrated into the work: the brightness of the marquees is regulated through a concealed control panel, hidden from the view of the exhibition space.

Philippe Parreno

Philippe Parreno, an artist esteemed for his site-specific installations, explores time, memory, and non-linguistic storytelling. His works examine ideas through conversation and often use motorized sculptures and video to create immersive environments. He views art as an ongoing journey, driven by conversation and exploration