Louis Vuitton reveals its space at the Parisian Art Basel gallery.

While the exhibition Paris + by Art Basel takes place at the Grand Palais Éphémère until October 23, Louis Vuitton unveils its pavilion made up of works by artists associated with its heritage.

43 pieces presented by Louis Vuitton.

After the end of the fashion month of September, it was the turn of art to be shown in the capital. On the occasion of the exhibition Paris + from Art Basel, which takes place at the Grand Palais Ephémère, 156 galleries from around the world showcase all kinds of modern and contemporary creations. event powered by Louis Vuittonalong with Audemars Piguet, BMW and Guerlain.

At the heart of this exhibition, visitors will be able to find a viewing platform by the leading house of LVMH where 43 pieces Already revealed, between artistic partnerships and works related to the history of the house. Examples include a Stephen Sprouse skateboard, a silk scarf inspired by Van Gogh’s world and designed by Jeff Koons and a travel trunk by Cindy Sherman. The original luggage commissioned by Henri Matisse and Francis Picabia in 1909 is also part of the collection. A new celebration of these boxes symbolizing the brand’s DNA, a few months after the anniversary exhibition “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries”.

The house also intends to honor the artists who contributed to telling its story with a wax figure of Yayoi Kusama, a panda on the torso of Louis Vuitton by Takashi Murakami, a portrait of Jean Larivière or paintings by Richard Prince and Alex Katz.

In addition to these, the brand intends to present its own collections, such as its Artycapucines line, which is based on re-visiting Capucines bags since 2019 by different artists, such as Alex Israel, Donna Huanca, Urs Fischer or Tschabalala Self.

While the gallery Paris + by Art Basel is a vector for a large influx of collectors and art lovers, Louis Vuitton intends to Attract the attention of this knowledgeable audience renewing its presence in the sector. This ambition also led to the creation of his eponymous foundation, which last April introduced a A tribute to the late designer Virgil Abloh. On the other hand, the Parisian event is Louis Vuitton’s way of communicating on his part legacy : Added value scrutinized by clients who are looking for homes with a strong artistic identity.