Johannes Kahrs — Then, maybe, the explosion of a star

Exhibition

Painting

Johannes Kahrs
Then, maybe, the explosion of a star

Past: May 12 → July 24, 2016

The frac île-de-france presents the first major solo exhibition in Paris by Johannes Kahrs, shown at le Plateau. Although his work spans a wide range of techniques, including drawing, video and sound installations, he is probably best know for his paintings. These distinctly realist works, which are generally based on photographs (sourced from mainstream media or his personal archive), carefully avoid narration; by isolating their subjects and eliminating all contextual details, Kahrs thwarts any attempt to identify their source. Freed from their original context, the images take on a universal quality whose evocative potential resonates deeply with spectators.

Curator : Xavier Franceschi

  • Opening Wednesday, May 11, 2016 6 PM → 9 PM
  • Plateau-Apéro — Nocturne jusqu’à 21h Visit Wednesday, June 1, 2016 7 PM → 9 PM

    Comme chaque premier mercredi du mois, le plateau vous ouvre ses portes jusqu’à 21h et vous offre l’apéro.

  • Conversations de plateau Meeting Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM

    The guests will interact and deliver their thoughts on the exhibition. With: Pierre-Nicolas Bounakoff (art historian), Camille Vivier (photographer) and Philippe Artières (historian).

  • Visite commissaire — Avec Xavier Franceschi Visit Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 5:30 PM
  • Plateau-Apéro — Nocturne jusqu’à 21h Visit Wednesday, July 6, 2016 7 PM → 9 PM

    Comme chaque premier mercredi du mois, le plateau vous ouvre ses portes jusqu’à 21h et vous offre l’apéro.

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22 rue des Alouettes

75019 Paris

T. 01 76 21 13 41

www.fraciledefrance.com

Jourdain

Opening hours

Wednesday – Sunday, 2 PM – 7 PM
Late night and drinks : 1st Wednesday of each month (except opening dates) until 9pm

Admission fee

Free entrance

Venue schedule

The artist

  • Johannes Kahrs