Niki de Saint Phalle at the Galerie Mitterrand

Published on 01 December 2021, by Virginie Chuimer-Layen

The Galerie Mitterrand in Paris bills its new show as an echo of the "Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960's" exhibition at the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas.

Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002), Nana Machine, 1976, painted polyester, iron base,... Niki de Saint Phalle at the Galerie Mitterrand

Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002), Nana Machine, 1976, painted polyester, iron base, electric motor by Jean Tinguely (1925-1991), 44 x 15 x 15 cm/17.32 x 5.90 x 5.90 in.
© Niki Charitable Art Foundation, Courtesy Galerie Mitterrand Photo: A. Mole

The exhibition features 17 lithographs—from the Nana Power portfolio (1970)—two large Nana sculptures in the round and a small Nana Machine designed with Jean Tinguely from the collection. The gallery’s joyful, pared-down show features a color scheme…

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