Vivid Memories at Fondation Cartier

Cai Guo-Qiang Studio
May 15, 2014 9:02PM

To commemorate its 30th Anniversary, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain opened Vivid Memories, an exhibition that reflects upon the history of the foundation, along with the relationships with artists and curators that it has formed and nurtured over time.

During his three months at Fondation Cartier, Cai collected flowers, distilled perfumes, and cooked medicinal pellets; both he and his wife, Hong Hong, made art while enjoying the same sunlight as the Impressionists. For the occasion of the exhibition, Cai reflected upon his time at the residency in 1993 and created Cai and Hong Hong at Fondation Cartier, 1993, a multimedia installation that incorporates his collection of objects, along with the artworks created by both Cai and his wife, Hong Hong Wu while in France.


Image Credits

1. Cai Guo-Qiang and Hong Hong Wu with Fei Dawei and Huang Yong Ping during opening of Vivid Memories, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris, France, 2014

2. Cai Guo-Qiang and project director, Chinyan Wong, writing on the wall during installation process of Cai and Hong Hong at Fondation Cartier, 1993, Paris, France, 2014

3. Installation view of Cai and Hong Hong at Fondation Cartier, 1993, Paris, France, 2014

4. Installation view of Hong Hong Wu’s paintings made during residence at Jouy-en-Josas 1993, Paris, France, 2014

5. Cai Guo-Qiang photographing Hong Hong Wu in front of her paintings made during residence at Jouy-en-Josas, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris, France, 1993

All photos by Mariluz Hoyos, courtesy Cai Studio
Cai Guo-Qiang Studio