Complexe des villas / Bâtiment Le Corbusier (élévation)
2010
Ink on polyacetate
28.35 x 20.47 inches
Pièce unique
Pierre BISMUTH performs the impossible synthesis between the two faces of Le Corbusier: from the villas blanches to housing projects, with a sense of humor and economy of means that are his trademark. He superposes, in a small scale model, section views and computer generated images (Complexes des villas / Bâtiment Le Corbusier, 2006-2010), several Villas Savoye, to create a building that the Swiss architect might not have rejected – let alone the destiny of neglected social housing and the carcass of torched cars in front.
2010
Ink on polyacetate
28.35 x 20.47 inches
Pièce unique
Pierre BISMUTH performs the impossible synthesis between the two faces of Le Corbusier: from the villas blanches to housing projects, with a sense of humor and economy of means that are his trademark. He superposes, in a small scale model, section views and computer generated images (Complexes des villas / Bâtiment Le Corbusier, 2006-2010), several Villas Savoye, to create a building that the Swiss architect might not have rejected – let alone the destiny of neglected social housing and the carcass of torched cars in front.
Stand by Me
2004
10.24 x 7.09 inches
Pièce unique
2004
10.24 x 7.09 inches
Pièce unique
Stand by Me
2004
Paper on mirror
12.6 x 8.66 inches
Pièce unique
2004
Paper on mirror
12.6 x 8.66 inches
Pièce unique
Stand by Me
2004
Paper on mirror
11.42 x 8.66 inches
Pièce unique
2004
Paper on mirror
11.42 x 8.66 inches
Pièce unique
Stand by Me
2004
Paper on mirror
11.42 x 8.66 inches
Pièce unique
2004
Paper on mirror
11.42 x 8.66 inches
Pièce unique
Poli Divisi
2003
22.05 x 16.14 inches
Pièce unique
2003
22.05 x 16.14 inches
Pièce unique
Collage for Men - Nadine
2003
Collage on magazine image
11.81 x 9.45 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
2003
Collage on magazine image
11.81 x 9.45 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
The Jungle Book Project
2002
75:00 min.
Edition of 19
« I was always fascinated with the way children can watch the same video or listen to the same record over and over again, several times a day, for weeks or months. In December 2001, looking for a present for my god-daughter, I wanted to see if « The Jungle Book » could pull her out of her several-months'-old addiction to Winny the Pooh. The idea was not to buy one version, but three or four. I wanted to see how an 18-month-old baby would react to watching the same thing and hearing something different each time. Somehow, before I could send her the tapes, I was fascinated by the experience of listening to all the dubbed versions.»
2002
75:00 min.
Edition of 19
« I was always fascinated with the way children can watch the same video or listen to the same record over and over again, several times a day, for weeks or months. In December 2001, looking for a present for my god-daughter, I wanted to see if « The Jungle Book » could pull her out of her several-months'-old addiction to Winny the Pooh. The idea was not to buy one version, but three or four. I wanted to see how an 18-month-old baby would react to watching the same thing and hearing something different each time. Somehow, before I could send her the tapes, I was fascinated by the experience of listening to all the dubbed versions.»
The Jungle Book Project
2002
75:00 min.
Edition of 19
« I was always fascinated with the way children can watch the same video or listen to the same record over and over again, several times a day, for weeks or months. In December 2001, looking for a present for my god-daughter, I wanted to see if « The Jungle Book » could pull her out of her several-months'-old addiction to Winny the Pooh. The idea was not to buy one version, but three or four. I wanted to see how an 18-month-old baby would react to watching the same thing and hearing something different each time. Somehow, before I could send her the tapes, I was fascinated by the experience of listening to all the dubbed versions.»
2002
75:00 min.
Edition of 19
« I was always fascinated with the way children can watch the same video or listen to the same record over and over again, several times a day, for weeks or months. In December 2001, looking for a present for my god-daughter, I wanted to see if « The Jungle Book » could pull her out of her several-months'-old addiction to Winny the Pooh. The idea was not to buy one version, but three or four. I wanted to see how an 18-month-old baby would react to watching the same thing and hearing something different each time. Somehow, before I could send her the tapes, I was fascinated by the experience of listening to all the dubbed versions.»
Newspaper - Innamorarsi a Comando
2002
21.65 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
2002
21.65 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
Collage for Men Linda
2002
Collage on magazine paper
44.49 x 33.07 x 2.36 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
2002
Collage on magazine paper
44.49 x 33.07 x 2.36 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
Collage pour homme (Claudia)
2002
12.99 x 9.84 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
2002
12.99 x 9.84 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
Collage pour homme (Morena)
2002
11.81 x 9.45 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
2002
11.81 x 9.45 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
Newspaper - New Ground in Battle
2001
24.02 x 15.35 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
2001
24.02 x 15.35 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
Newspaper - First Human Embryo
2001
25.2 x 16.14 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
2001
25.2 x 16.14 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
Newspaper - 500 Marines
2001
24.02 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
2001
24.02 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
Newspaper - Attack
2001
23.23 x 16.14 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
2001
23.23 x 16.14 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
Newspaper - Britsh Rush
2001
24.02 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
2001
24.02 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
Collage pour homme (Jennifer)
2001
12.99 x 9.84 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
2001
12.99 x 9.84 inches
Pièce unique
In Collages for Men, Bismuth has re-clothed pictures of naked women from pornographic magazines. By cutting white paper in the shape of clothes to fit over their bodies, the transformation is so misleading that it is hard to imagine these women were once naked. It is as if Bismuth misunderstands the purpose of pornography, suppressing any sense of lust that these pictures may have originally communicated. His intervention takes portraits of girls and transforms them into ‘suitably clothed' women, yet despite Bismuth's ‘censorship', the use of soft focus and ‘erotic' poses continue to associate these pictures with ‘glamour photography'.
Newspaper - Fashion Week
2000
24.02 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.
2000
24.02 x 15.75 x 1.57 inches
Pièce unique
In the series "Newspaper" Bismuth duplicates front-page photos of daily papers for a double take effect. Reminiscent of Warhol's paintings, the images work to neutralize each other, producing a muted feeling. On one hand repetition introduces the notion of duration and on the other hand it denies it.