A new art exhibition is arriving at the Bourse de Commerce, Paris: Corps et âmes. What used to be the granary of the city as the constant witness of trade and businesses since 1889 the historic building is now being transformed into the home for art and culture. This new exhibition aims to bring a contemporary light onto the space. The Bourse du Commerce’s architecture coexists with the exhibition as the art is enclosed by the building’s breathtaking, glass dome, resulting in portraying a relationship between the space and the artistic features.
Running from March the 5th to August 25th 2025, the exhibition defines representation within the body, thought and contemporary art. This deep concept for the art space will leave visitors understanding the obscure relationship between the body and the mind. In a world where self-love, awareness and understanding of your being is so important and emphasised, the new generation of artists will adore this innovative exhibition.
Emma Lavigne has curated this celebration of years of artistic works. Lavigne is the general director in charge of the Pinault Collection and has described the exhibition as a ‘polyphonic event’.
A variety of artistic mediums will flow throughout the exhibition, ranging from sculpture, videography, drawing and photography. This expansive range of creative genres will inspire future artists and express the diversity that art withholds. The works of Ana Mendieta, Arthur Jafa, Ali Cherri and Duane Hanson are some of the talented artists that have their work featured throughout this exhibition.
Arthur Jafa, an American artist and cinematographer has an especially standout piece within the exhibit. Jafa’s work in the Rotunda: ‘Love is the Message, the Message is Death’ aids in creating the space into an appreciation and acknowledgment for African American symbols. A flow of images accompanied with a jazz melody transpire throughout the exhibition giving guests that feeling between art and bodily sensations.
There is a high anticipation revolving around the exhibition, yet to open. Tickets range from free entry to 15 euros, get your hands on them quickly to visit and understand the importance between the human form and rich levels of art, and how they explore each other.
