Denis Savary: Nashville / Kunsthaus Biel Centre d'art Bienne

Denis Savary (born in 1981) has crafted a career blending video art, sculpture, and scenography. His work, known for its playful yet challenging nature, explores diverse references and the intersection of the mundane with the fantastical. His exhibition in Biel/Bienne starts from "Lagune" (2016), a performance piece inspired by the Dada movement, culminating in the video "Athènes" (2018-2025), which captures a final performance against the backdrop of the Parthenon. The exhibition's title, "Nashville", reflects on cultural echoes, linking Tennessee's "Athens of the South" to ancient Athens. Savary's works here are new adaptations of his previous creations, playing with spatial perceptions and architectural elements. Notable pieces include "Figueras" (2021-2025), with its light-infused parasols, and "Charm" (2025), a suspended glass sculpture evoking multiple interpretations. The exhibition concludes with "Night Shift" (2025), a fountain sculpture symbolizing community and wisdom, tying back to themes of Athens through an owl imagery.

Denis Savary: Nashville / Kunsthaus Biel Centre d'art Bienne. Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), February 15, 2025.