Step into the vibrant world of Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely through the visionary lens of Pontus Hulten. Between passion and boundless creation, this exhibition reveals the extraordinary alchemy that united these artists and their close friend : an explosive trio who shaped a free, participatory, and revolutionary form of art.
Legendary couple Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002) and Jean Tinguely (1925–1991) were bound by an unbreakable artistic connection and a shared vision of creation as an act of rebellion against established norms.
The exhibition traces the prolific itinerary of these two artists through the figure of Pontus Hulten (1924 - 2006), the first director of the Musée national d'art moderne at the Centre Pompidou, who shares their conception of a disruptive, multidisciplinary and participatory art. Throughout his career, he provided unconditional support to Saint Phalle and Tinguely: acquisitions of works, dedicated retrospectives, cartes blanches and support for out-of-the-ordinary projects such as the gigantic Nanain the Hon - en Katedral exhibition (1966) at Stockholm's Moderna Museet, or the Le Crocrodrome de Zig & Puce exhibition (1977) in the Centre Pompidou's Forum.
Created from the Centre Pompidou's rich collections and major loans from French and international institutions,"Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten" allows visitors to discover or rediscover iconic works of these two major artists, carried by an exceptional museum man, along a historical and playful visit where art, love, friendship and commitment areclosely intertwined.
Visitors aged 18 to 25 can enjoy free admission thanks to the "Places aux Jeunes!" operation, in partnership with the Caisse d'Épargne Île-de-France.
Sophie Duplaix, chief curator, contemporary collections department, Musée national d'art moderne - Centre Pompidou
Scenography : Laurence Fontaine
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 7:30pm
Late-night opening on Fridays until 10pm
On July 8, exceptional opening at 3pm
Galleries 3 and 4
Last admission 45min before exhibition closes On-site ticket office closes 1h before exhibition closes
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Access: 17 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
Entrée Square Jean Perrin
Accessibility
The exhibition is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Special services are also available, including tours in French Sign Language (LSF) and tours adapted for visually impaired visitors, featuring audio description and tactile materials. These services are available by reservation.
Ticket prices
Full price: €17
Reduced price: €14 Passholders, 18-25 years old, students up to 30 years old inclusive, large families
Group of 4+ price: €48 Group of 4 pers. including 2 pers. 18-25 years
Free - 18 years old, jobseekers, visitors with disabilities, GrandPalais Pass...
"Places aux Jeunes!" operation Are you between 18 and 25 years old? Thanks to the support of the Caisse d'Épargne Île-de-France, get free admission by reserving the "Places aux Jeunes" rate, subject to availability.
Découvrir l'exposition avec un guide conférencier, à travers le jeu et l'échange. Une visite d’exploration adaptée aux enfants et jeunes de 7 à 16 ans exclusivement. Durée : 1h Visite en français uniquement
NikideSaintPhalleather shooting session realizedina courtyardinStockholm,onMay 141961,beforethe openingofthe exhibition "Rörelsei konsten" at the Moderna Museet (May 17-September 3, 1961)
Portrait of Niki de Saint Phalle
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Painter, sculptor and performer Niki de Saint Phalle left her mark on art history with her imaginative, colorful and political creations. As a key figure of the twentieth century, she shook up codes with her monumental creations and uncompromising...