To mark the opening night of the « Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton » exhibition at the Grand Palais, Bernard Arnault, Chief Executive Officer of the LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, and Michael Burke, Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton, greeted Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Minister for the economy, industry and digital affairs.
Public figures from the art world such as Daniel Buren, Bertrand Lavier, Christian de Portzamparc, Xavier Veilhan, Olafur Eliasson, Jean-Michel Othoniel, Gautier Capuçon, Laurent Grasso, Fabrice Hyber, Laurent Korcia and Kader Attia were at their sides to witness the vibrancy of French culture and to celebrate its bright and creative spirit. This gathering was a statement to support the freedom of creation and the French art-de-vivre.
Leather craftsmen, emblematic figures of Louis Vuitton’s heritage and on-going spirit of innovation were also on hand to share their unique and world renowned savoir-faire with the Minister for the economy, industry and digital affairs.
Curated by Olivier Saillard, “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton” retraces Louis Vuitton’s story from 1854 to our present day, through portraits of both its founders and those who are today creating the Louis Vuitton of tomorrow. Articulated around nine chapters and a thematic path conceived and brought to life by Robert Carsen, the exhibition presents objects and documents from both Louis Vuitton and the Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris’ archives, as well as unprecedented loans from private institutions and personal collections, particularly Gustave Courbet’s Chêne de Flagey which will be displayed for the first time in Paris since its installation at the Courbet museum in 2013.
THE EXHIBITION AT THE GRAND PALAIS
Open from 4th December 2015 till 21st February 2016
Salon d’Honneur, Entrée Square Jean Perrin, Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8ème
Monday, Thursday and Sunday from10am till 8pm
Late openings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am till 10pm
Closed on Tuesdays except during school holidays
Free entry
Curator: Olivier Saillard
Artistic direction and scenography: Robert Carsen
