Pierre Joseph
1 Available Works
Biography
Seminal French contemporary artist born in Caen, who emerged in the early 1990s, known for redefining aesthetic approaches and creating exhibitions as spaces to inhabit or fictions experienced in real time. Pierre Joseph is a seminal figure in French contemporary art born in 1965 in Caen, France, currently living and...
Seminal French contemporary artist born in Caen, who emerged in the early 1990s, known for redefining aesthetic approaches and creating exhibitions as spaces to inhabit or fictions experienced in real time.
Pierre Joseph is a seminal figure in French contemporary art born in 1965 in Caen, France, currently living and working in Paris. Alongside Philippe Parreno, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, and Bernard Joisten, he helped redefine aesthetic approaches in contemporary practice in the early 1990s. His breakthrough came with Personnages à réactiver (Characters to be reactivated, 1991-1997), a series inspired by video games and virtual reality that conceived exhibitions as spaces to inhabit or fictions experienced in real time. His practice explores themes of permanence, digital manipulation of reality, knowledge transmission, and the evolution of forms. He is more interested in producing situations than objects. Represented by Air de Paris gallery, Joseph is known as an artists artist and experimenter who never recreates the same work twice, making him a key reference for younger generations of French artists.
Artistic Statement
"I am more interested in producing situations than objects, exploring permanence, digital reality, and knowledge transmission through collaborative and playful cognitive situations."
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Air de Paris, Paris
Hypernormandie
La Galerie, Noisy-le-Sec
Maintenant
Air de Paris, Paris
Mon nom est Personne
Chantiers Boîte Noire, Montpellier
Action Restreinte
Palais de Tokyo, Paris
Theft is Vision
LUMA Westbau, Zurich
No Ghost Just A Shell
Multiple Venues
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Mosaic Dali (2024)
Discover the fusion of classic surrealism and modern artistry with Pierre-Joseph’s “Mosaic Dali.” This extraordinary artwork is a tribute to Salvador Dalí, reinterpreted through an innovative mosaic technique. The piece captures Dalí’s dreamlike essence with a contemporary flair, showcasing a mesmerizing array of colors and textures. Pierre-Joseph’s meticulous craftsmanship brings Dalí’s surreal visions to life in a new and captivating format. The intricate mosaic design not only highlights Dalí’s unique style but also introduces a fresh perspective that invigorates his timeless motifs. “Mosaic Dali” serves as both a homage and a modern masterpiece, making it an ideal addition to sophisticated interiors, whether in a private collection or a public space. Let this striking piece infuse your environment with the enigmatic allure of surrealism and the artistic brilliance of Pierre-Joseph.
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