Semantic Coherence: Pinault Collection – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Venir

Paris
Bourse de Commerce

Venice
Palazzo Grassi — Punta della Dogana

Ailleurs
Off-site

[H2] Actualité

Bourse de Commerce

[H3]
Clair-obscur

until 24 August 2026

[IMG: Victor Man, Titiriteros, 2023, Pinault Collection © Victor Man © Adagp, Paris, 2026. Photo : def image.]

Drawing on the works of a hundred works from the Pinault Collection—and, for the first time, several modernist pieces—, the exhibition "Clair-obscur" explores the legacy of chiaroscuro as it resonates in the present day.

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[IMG: Victor Man, Titiriteros, 2023, Pinault Collection © Victor Man © Adagp, Paris, 2026. Photo : def image.]

Palazzo Grassi — Punta Della Dogana

[H3]
Michael Armitage

until 10 January 2027

[IMG: Michael Armitage]

At Palazzo Grassi, Pinault Collection brings together an exceptional group of works by Kenyan-born painter Michael Armitage (born in 1984), created over the past ten years.

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[IMG: Michael Armitage]

Palazzo Grassi — Punta Della Dogana

[H3]
Paulo Nazareth

until 22 November 2026

[IMG: Paulo Nazareth]

On the upper level of the Punta della Dogana, Brazilian artist Paulo Nazareth invites visitors to follow him on his journeys.

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[IMG: Paulo Nazareth]

Pinault Collection

[H3]
Prix Pierre Daix 2025

[IMG: Elvan Zabunyan book Prix Pierre Daix]

The 2025 Prix Pierre Daix was awarded to Elvan Zabunyan on 24 November 2025 at the Bourse de Commerce by François Pinault.

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[IMG: Elvan Zabunyan book Prix Pierre Daix]

The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
1986

Irving Penn

Alternate Diagonals of March 2, 1964 (to Don Judd)
1964

Dan Flavin

Made in Japan
1963

Martial Raysse

Black Mohair Spirit
1971

David Hammons

Kandors Full Set 2005-2009
2009

Mike Kelley

Untitled
2011

Urs Fischer

The Book End of Time
2013

Tacita Dean

The Guardian
2018

Tatiana Trouvé

Mask
1977

Mira Schor

Antropologia do negro II
2014

Paulo Nazareth

Innocenti
1994

Thomas Schütte

Raysse Peinture à haute tension
1969

Sturtevant

Offspring
2018

Pierre Huyghe

No Belt
2010

Marlene Dumas

[H2]
Discover the works in the Collection

The Pinault Collection brings together some 10,000 works of art. This ensemble is presented through exhibitions in the Pinault Collection's museums and beyond.

Discover the artworks

[H2]

PassageLaura Lamiel
[IMG: Laura Lamiel]
PassageClair-obscur
[IMG: Victor Man, Titiriteros, 2023, Pinault Collection © Victor Man © Adagp, Paris, 2026. Photo : def image.]
In situIn-situ works
[IMG: Ryan Gander, I... I... I…, 2019. © Ryan Gander. Courtesy de l]

[H2] Workshops, tours, events

6 June

[IMG: Nuit Blanche 2026]
Event

[H2] 2026 Nuit Blanche

On the occasion of the Nuit Blanche, the event which celebrates contemporary creation in all its forms, the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will be open from 5:00 p.m. until midnight, free of charge, reservations required.

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Every Sunday at 11.15 am
Every day at 4 p.m. during the school holidays

[IMG: Family tour]
Visit

[H2] Family tour

Accompanied by a museum guide, the tour offers children and adults the opportunity to explore the museum together.

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June 8

[IMG: Fujiko Nakaya]
Conference

[H2] Conversation with Fujiko Nakaya and Anne-Marie Duguet

In resonance with her "Fog Sculpture" Cloud #07156, which envelops the Rotunda of the Bourse de Commerce, artist Fujiko Nakaya reflects on her practice of fog sculpture, using natural phenomena and technological systems as an artistic medium.

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[H2] Upcoming exhibitions

from 4 June
Exhibition

[H2]
Fujiko Nakaya

From June 4, the Rotunda is taken over by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya with one of her "Fog Sculptures", titled "Cloud #07156".

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from 7 October 2026
Exhibition

[H2]
Remember Me

[IMG: Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Remember me), 1988/2020, vidéo monocanal sur panneau LED, son, 23 sec., 350,1 × 250,1 cm. Courtesy de l’artiste et de Sprüth Magers. Pinault Collection.]

As the invention of photography celebrates its bicentenary, Pinault Collection presents a major group exhibition featuring around 700 works by more than 70 artists at the Bourse de Commerce.

[IMG: Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Remember me), 1988/2020, vidéo monocanal sur panneau LED, son, 23 sec., 350,1 × 250,1 cm. Courtesy de l’artiste et de Sprüth Magers. Pinault Collection.]

[H2] Read, watch, listen

[IMG: Portrait of Saodat Ismailova]

Interview
6 May 2026

[H2] “I have a deep faith in human beings” — Saodat Ismailova

[IMG: Portrait of Saodat Ismailova]
Saodat Ismailova is an artist originally from Central Asia who has created a dialogue between different eras. Her films featured in "Clair-obscur" use light as a narrative thread that oscillates between luminosity and shadow to offer us a poetic vision of the sacred and of ancient myths.

[IMG: Jean-Marie Gallais]

Interview
21 April 2026

[H2] “Victor Man explores the depths of the human psyche” — Jean-Marie Gallais

[IMG: Jean-Marie Gallais]
The Bourse de Commerce is currently exhibiting ten paintings by Victor Man, a unique artist whose work captivates for its intensity and strangeness. Let's take a closer look, together with Jean-Marie Gallais, curator of the exhibition.

The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
1986

Irving Penn

Alternate Diagonals of March 2, 1964 (to Don Judd)
1964

Dan Flavin

Made in Japan
1963

Martial Raysse

Black Mohair Spirit
1971

David Hammons

Kandors Full Set 2005-2009
2009

Mike Kelley

Untitled
2011

Urs Fischer

The Book End of Time
2013

Tacita Dean

The Guardian
2018

Tatiana Trouvé

Mask
1977

Mira Schor

Antropologia do negro II
2014

Paulo Nazareth

Innocenti
1994

Thomas Schütte

Raysse Peinture à haute tension
1969

Sturtevant

Offspring
2018

Pierre Huyghe

No Belt
2010

Marlene Dumas

[H2]
Discover the works in the Collection

The Pinault Collection brings together some 10,000 works of art. This ensemble is presented through exhibitions in the Pinault Collection's museums and beyond.

Discover the artworks

[H2] Venir

Paris
Bourse de Commerce

Venice
Palazzo Grassi — Punta della Dogana

Ailleurs
Off-site

[H2] Actualité

Bourse de Commerce

[H3]
Clair-obscur

until 24 August 2026

[IMG: Victor Man, Titiriteros, 2023, Pinault Collection © Victor Man © Adagp, Paris, 2026. Photo : def image.]

Drawing on the works of a hundred works from the Pinault Collection—and, for the first time, several modernist pieces—, the exhibition "Clair-obscur" explores the legacy of chiaroscuro as it resonates in the present day.

Read more
Buy a ticket

[IMG: Victor Man, Titiriteros, 2023, Pinault Collection © Victor Man © Adagp, Paris, 2026. Photo : def image.]

Palazzo Grassi — Punta Della Dogana

[H3]
Michael Armitage

until 10 January 2027

[IMG: Michael Armitage]

At Palazzo Grassi, Pinault Collection brings together an exceptional group of works by Kenyan-born painter Michael Armitage (born in 1984), created over the past ten years.

Read more
Buy a ticket

[IMG: Michael Armitage]

Palazzo Grassi — Punta Della Dogana

[H3]
Paulo Nazareth

until 22 November 2026

[IMG: Paulo Nazareth]

On the upper level of the Punta della Dogana, Brazilian artist Paulo Nazareth invites visitors to follow him on his journeys.

Read more
Buy a ticket

[IMG: Paulo Nazareth]

Pinault Collection

[H3]
Prix Pierre Daix 2025

[IMG: Elvan Zabunyan book Prix Pierre Daix]

The 2025 Prix Pierre Daix was awarded to Elvan Zabunyan on 24 November 2025 at the Bourse de Commerce by François Pinault.

Read more

[IMG: Elvan Zabunyan book Prix Pierre Daix]

The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
1986

Irving Penn

Alternate Diagonals of March 2, 1964 (to Don Judd)
1964

Dan Flavin

Made in Japan
1963

Martial Raysse

Black Mohair Spirit
1971

David Hammons

Kandors Full Set 2005-2009
2009

Mike Kelley

Untitled
2011

Urs Fischer

The Book End of Time
2013

Tacita Dean

The Guardian
2018

Tatiana Trouvé

Mask
1977

Mira Schor

Antropologia do negro II
2014

Paulo Nazareth

Innocenti
1994

Thomas Schütte

Raysse Peinture à haute tension
1969

Sturtevant

Offspring
2018

Pierre Huyghe

No Belt
2010

Marlene Dumas

[H2]
Discover the works in the Collection

The Pinault Collection brings together some 10,000 works of art. This ensemble is presented through exhibitions in the Pinault Collection's museums and beyond.

Discover the artworks

until 24 August 2026
Buy a ticket

Drawing on the works of a hundred works from the Pinault Collection—and, for the first time, several modernist pieces—, the exhibition "Clair-obscur" explores the legacy of chiaroscuro as it resonates in the present day.

Open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Late opening on Fridays until 9 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays and on May 1st
Free late opening on the first Saturday of every month, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Rotunda will be closed to the public from May 23 to June 3 to prepare the installation of Fujiko Nakaya’s work. A reduced admission fee applies during this period.

[H2] Rates

Purchase a ticketFrom May 23 to June 3, due to the closure of the Rotunda for the installation preparations of Fujiko Nakaya’s artwork, a reduced admission fee applies :Full Price : 9€Ages 18-26 and other reductions : 7€ Regular admission ratesFull Price : 15€Ages 18-26 and other reductions : 10€ Free entry without booking after 4 p.m. for Super Cercle membersFree, unlimited and priority access with the Membership CardAll rates and free admission

The Bourse de Commerce has been transformed into a luminous and crepuscular landscape, offering visitors a sensory experience in which the visible meets the invisible. Chiaroscuro thus emerges as a renewed visual and symbolic language, a narrative device, and a philosophical principle, expressing both the materiality of light and the shadow areas of our unconscious.
[H3] “A contemporary is someone who, in taking a look at his era, surveys the shadows instead of the lights. All times are dark for those who experience their contemporaneity. Thus, a contemporary is someone who knows how to see this darkness, who is able to write by dipping his pen in the darkness of the present”. — Giorgio Agamben
Drawing on the ideas of the Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben, the exhibition "Clair-obscur" transforms the spaces of the Bourse de Commerce into a landscape that is both luminous and crepuscular, in which some one hundred works from the Pinault Collection are revealed in an interplay of light and shadow. Using this Italian philosopher’s thoughts as a starting point, the exhibition takes its title from the famous technique of chiaroscuro that first emerged in Mannerist and Baroque paintings in the sixteenth century, most notably in the works of Caravaggio, who intensified its use, plunging the earthly worldinto a deep darkness penetrated by rays of light that heighten the sense of dramatic tension and the spiritual questions underlying his paintings. In continuation of this journey into the heart of darkness, Goya expressed all the darkness of humanity in his work, and the chiaroscuro he perfected continues to impact contemporary works with its sense of depth and mystery, such as Sigmar Polke’s hallucination of a chapel, Axial Age (2005-2007). Philippe Parreno, who reinterprets the black paintings of the Quinta del Sordo by candlelight, reminds us how much this alchemical cycle opened the floodgates of our modern sensibility. Chiaroscuro thus emerges as a renewed visual and symbolic language, a narrative device, and a philosophical principle. It expresses the materiality of light and the shadow areas of our subconscious, thus transforming our sense of the visible and the invisible. The influence of this pictorial sensibility is also palpable in the muted palette of Victor Man’s enigmatic, melancholy canvases—a series of which is featured in Gallery 3—and the highly poetic works of Bill Viola, which, inspired by the old masters, depict figures emerging from the shadows in slow motion. Laura Lamiel has placed works in the twenty-four display cases in the Passage that harbour moods, atmospheric murmurs, and materialist chimeras. These pieces strive to give shape to the invisible and the volatile: memory, affects, emotions, and states of mind that she draws from the shadows and brings to life with light, as she says, ‘animatedly, as if I were working with brushes’. This carte blanche brings together a corpus of installations that have been envisioned specifically for this occasion. Light and colour play an essential role in this repertory of sensory forms that consist of found objects, collections, and taxonomies of materials that contrast with the immaculate surfaces of the steel that she lights with fluorescent tubes.Beneath the museum’s zenithal dome, Fujiko Nakaya’s fog sculpture is set within the circular stage of the Rotunda, which has been turned into a timeless amphitheatre. Visitors appear and disappear in a thick, white fog of water vapour: a Fog Sculpture by the Japanese artist titled Cloud #07156. With: Frank Bowling / James Lee Byars / Bruce Conner / Trisha Donnelly / Jean Dubuffet / Alberto Giacometti / Robert Gober / Pierre Huyghe / Saodat Ismaïlova / Laura Lamiel / Victor Man / Maria Martins / Jean-Luc Moulène / Fujiko Nakaya / Bruce Nauman / Philippe Parreno / Sigmar Polke / Carol Rama / Germaine Richier / Louis Soutter / Alina Szapocznikow / Yves Tanguy / Wolfgang Tillmans / Rosemarie Trockel / Bill Viola / Danh Vo / Mary WigmanCurated by : Emma Lavigne, general director and curator, Pinault Collection La Rotonde will be closed to the public from May 23 to June 3 to prepare for the installation of Fujiko Nakaya’s artwork.

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[H2] Exhibition catalog

Extend your visit with the "Clair-obscur" exhibition catalogue.

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[H2] Read, watch, listen

[IMG: Portrait of Saodat Ismailova]

Interview
6 May 2026

[H2] “I have a deep faith in human beings” — Saodat Ismailova

[IMG: Portrait of Saodat Ismailova]
Saodat Ismailova is an artist originally from Central Asia who has created a dialogue between different eras. Her films featured in "Clair-obscur" use light as a narrative thread that oscillates between luminosity and shadow to offer us a poetic vision of the sacred and of ancient myths.

[IMG: Jean-Marie Gallais]

Interview
21 April 2026

[H2] “Victor Man explores the depths of the human psyche” — Jean-Marie Gallais

[IMG: Jean-Marie Gallais]
The Bourse de Commerce is currently exhibiting ten paintings by Victor Man, a unique artist whose work captivates for its intensity and strangeness. Let's take a closer look, together with Jean-Marie Gallais, curator of the exhibition.