Würsa (à 18000 km de la terre) by Daniel Firman, 2006-2008,
installation view, Château de Tokyo/Palais de Fontainebleau

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris has occupied the Château de Fontainebleau, once the royal residence of King François I, with an exhibition of contemporary art works. The exhibition is dubbed “Château de Tokyo/Palais de Fontainebleau” and features fifteen artist interventions, including a swing by Roman Signer and an elephant that is hanging from the ceiling by Daniel Firman.

Instead of a “confrontation” with the castle, the exhibition creates a resonance with the castle’s architecture, painting collection, and furniture. “Château de Tokyo/Palais de Fontainebleau” is the second chapter of an ongoing collaboration between the castle and art institutions. Initiated last year by Bernard Notari, the director of the castle, the project began with the exhibition “Picasso at Fontainebleau.” The current show will run until November 17.

Chateau de Fontainebleau, France

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