The next exhibition to open at the Fondation Cartier in April is dedicated to the West African sculptural tradition of voodoo objects. ‘Vodun’ is an ancient religious cult and philosophical tradition originating from the Republic of Benin, and more widely the ‘Slave coast’ of West Africa, and still active today. Through the slave trade [...] [...]
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Guitarist and founding member of the legendary rock band Sonic Youth, Lee Ranaldo will present a rare, solo performance in the beautiful garden of the Fondation Cartier, as part of their excellent Soirée Nomades program later this month. Active on the New York music and art scene for more than twenty years, he has worked [...] [...] The Fondation Cartier is exhibiting Beat Takeshi Kitano’s work in an exclusive exhibition, Gosse de Peintre (‘Painter’s kid’). Kitano – best known for his arthouse films or cult TV show Takeshi’s castle – is a filmmaker, actor, comedian, presenter, and now artist. This is his first solo show in a gallery [...] [...] |
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