Paris is gearing up to host an extraordinary event that brings together two creative worlds: contemporary art and iconic design. CMS Collection is proud to announce its group exhibition, featuring five international artists of great talent for the first time: Anas Albraehe, Marcella Barceló, Huong Dodinh, Nabil Nahas, and Yunyao Zang. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in an eclectic range of artworks and explore the dialogue between design and contemporary art.

The CMS Collection was born from the shared passion of three friends and devoted collectors: Joanna Chevalier, Hervé Mikaeloff, and François Sarkozy. Their vision was clear from the outset: to build a shared collection and create a platform dedicated to supporting contemporary artistic creation. This platform is a beacon of creativity and innovation, providing artists with the opportunity to express their unique vision of the world through art. CMS Collection is committed to developing and producing innovative artistic projects with the aim of promoting and recognizing the work of the artists they collaborate with. This commitment translates into exhibitions, participation in art fairs, initiatives in museums, public and private institutions, as well as collaborations with international galleries. Supporting artists throughout their careers is at the heart of CMS Collection’s mission.

During Paris + by Art Basel, CMS Collection has entered into an extraordinary collaboration with François Laffanour/Galerie Downtown, a prominent figure in the design market. This collaboration bridges the world of contemporary art and iconic design, promising to be a fascinating dialogue. Laffanour/Galerie Downtown will present iconic and sculptural works by designers such as Ron Arad, Gae Aulenti, Choï Byung Hoon, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, José Zanine Caldas, Sori Yana, and Isamu Noguchi. This eclectic group of designers represents a wide range of influences and styles, offering a unique perspective on 20th and 21st-century design. Laffanour/Galerie Downtown is considered a prominent figure in the design market, specializing in furniture created by 20th and 21st-century architects and designers like Charlotte Perriand, Serge Mouille, Jean Prouvé, and Le Corbusier. The gallery participates in international art and design fairs, including the Biennale des Antiquaires, TEFAF (Maastricht), Design Miami and Design Miami/Basel, PAD Paris, PAD London, as well as The Salon (NYC). It is also involved in the inaugural Parisian edition of Design Miami/Basel, a significant event taking place at the Hôtel de Maisons from October 17 to 22.

Anas Albraehe

ANAS ALBRAEHE – UNTITLED – 2023 – Oil on canvas – 40 x 45 cm

Anas Albraehe, born in Syria, found refuge in Beirut, where his artistic expression unfolds through paintings and theatrical performances. After earning a degree in painting and drawing from the Fine Arts University of Damascus, he relocated to Lebanon, where he obtained a master’s degree in Psychology and Art Therapy from the Lebanese University. His work is characterized by a profound empathy for the surrounding environment, capturing vulnerability and human dignity through warm and intimate paintings.

Marcella Barceló

Bardo – Acrylique huile et vernis à ongle sur toile

Marcella Barceló is an artist whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions in France and abroad. She participated in the Biennale de Dessin Contemporain de Paris in 2014 and received the Prix du Dessin Contemporain des Beaux-Arts de Paris in 2015. Her works can be found in prestigious collections, including the Museum of Contemporary Art of Ibiza and the Cabinet de Dessin des Beaux-Arts de Paris, demonstrating her impact in contemporary art.

Huong Dodinh

HUONG DODINH Sans titre 1989 Papier enduit

Huong Dodinh was born in Vietnam and, due to the turmoil of war, sought refuge in Paris. Her love for painting was inspired by an encounter with snow while attending a school in Rambouillet, a moment she described as an artistic « epiphany. » After studying at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Beaux-Arts in Paris and experiencing the tumultuous events of the Vietnam War and the ’68 uprisings, Huong Dodinh dedicated her life to art, forming connections with artists like Peter Matisse, Joan Mitchell, and Lisa de Kooning. Her work has been recognized with several awards, and she has had the privilege of exhibiting in significant art institutions.

Nabil Nahas

11-UNTITLED-2022-Acrylic on canvas -250 x 200cm-

Born in Beirut, Nabil Nahas earned his M.F.A. at Yale University in 1972 and divides his time between New York and Beirut. He is an internationally renowned painter and multimedia artist known for his mastery of color, texture, and atmosphere. His work often explores the emergence of order from chaos through patterns, fractals, and labyrinths. His pieces are housed in major collections, including the Tate Modern in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Yunyao Zang

Yunyao Zang, Medusa 4

Yunyao Zang is an innovative artist who graduated from the Department of Oil Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts at Shanghai Normal University in 2007. By incorporating felt as the support for the medium of painting, he attempts to explore the ever-evolving meaning of emotions and desires. His works have been widely exhibited in various institutions of international repute. His artistic practice is characterized by continuous experimentation and deep emotional engagement.

These five artists represent a variety of styles, techniques, and life stories, uniting their unique visions of contemporary art in an exceptional exhibition at the CMS Collection in Paris.

15 au 22 octobre 2023
Le Molière, 40 rue de Richelieu, Paris 1er
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