“Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…” at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

From October 17, 2024 to February 24, 2025, the Fondation Louis Vuitton presents “Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…”, a unique retrospective dedicated to Pop Art. This seminal artistic movement of the 1960s continues to influence contemporary culture worldwide and across all generations.

Pop Art, a movement born in the 1960s, revolutionized the art world by breaking with classical traditions to integrate popular culture into its creations. The exhibition “Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…” pays tribute to this movement by focusing on one of its most emblematic artists, Tom Wesselmann, while also offering a panorama of works by other great names in Pop Art.

Tom Wesselmann: a central figure in Pop Art

Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004) is one of the key figures of Pop Art. Famous for his bold collages, sensual depictions of American life and monumental paintings, he captured the essence of mass culture with a unique style. His works explore themes of consumerism, sexuality and the banality of everyday life, while celebrating the beauty of ordinary objects.

Among his best-known series, “Great American Nudes” and “Still Lifes”, Wesselmann plays with the colors, shapes and symbols of advertising to offer a subtle and sometimes ironic critique of consumer society. The exhibition will highlight these major works, which reflect the spirit of their time, while remaining strikingly modern.

A rendezvous for Pop Art fans

In addition to Wesselmann’s work, the “Pop Forever” exhibition offers a journey through the contributions of other leading Pop Art artists, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and James Rosenquist. Each in their own way, these artists reinterpreted modern society through images drawn from the media, advertising and popular culture.

Visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic works that continue to influence contemporary art. This dialogue between the artists of the time and the new perspectives on Pop Art allows us to understand the extent of the movement’s influence, which spans decades and generations with a power that is as powerful as ever.

Pop Art: a movement that transcends the ages

Pop Art isn’t just a style, it’s a cultural phenomenon that has profoundly transformed our relationship with images and consumerism. By incorporating elements of everyday life and mass culture, the movement made art more accessible and comprehensible to a broad public. The “Pop Forever” exhibition will enable visitors to gauge how Pop Art has influenced not only the visual arts, but also fashion, music and advertising.

Even today, the themes addressed by Pop Art artists resonate with our everyday lives. By placing consumerism, objects and celebrities at the heart of their work, the artists not only documented their times, but also predicted the growing importance of mass culture in modern society.

Practical information

The exhibition “Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…” will be held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton from October 17, 2024 to February 24, 2025. Here’s all the information you need to plan your visit:

• Venue: Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris.
• How to find us :
  • Metro: Line 1, Les Sablons station (Fondation Louis Vuitton exit), about 10-15 minutes’ walk.
  • Bus: line 244 ( Fondation Louis Vuitton stop on weekends and public holidays), and lines 82, 73 and PC nearby.
  • Fondation shuttle: A shuttle service departs from Place Charles de Gaulle – Étoile (corner avenue Friedland) and takes you directly to the Fondation.
  • Parking: Parking is available for visitors arriving by car.
• Opening hours: Open daily from 10am to 8pm (Friday night until 9pm), closed on Tuesdays.
• Prices: Full price €16, concessions €10, free for under-18s.

This exhibition promises to be a must-see event for all lovers of modern art and pop culture. Bringing together works by Tom Wesselmann and other major Pop artists, “Pop Forever” promises to offer a fascinating reflection on the impact of this movement which, more than 60 years after its birth, continues to define our relationship with mass culture.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant, colorful world of Pop Art, an artistic movement that remains “Pop Forever”!