In anticipation of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Gagosian is spotlighting the art of the Games with a new exhibition at its Rue de Castiglione location. This two-part show, produced in collaboration with the Olympic Museum, will feature rare archival works from artists like Christo, Takashi Murakami, and more.
Featured Artists at “The Art of the Olympics”
Highlights on the first floor include Andreas Gursky’s photograph “Amsterdam, Arena I” (2000), depicting a soccer field from above, with players and pitch shapes resembling an abstract painting. Jonas Wood’s super-flat aesthetic maps out a golf course’s ridges, greens, and bunkers. The exhibit also showcases works from the late Christo, including his “Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped” (1961–2021), as well as sculptures and paintings by Keith Haring and Man Ray. Visitors can also explore a collection of Olympic posters, celebrating the rich history of the Olympics’ collaborations with renowned artists over the past century. Featured posters include David Hockney’s 1972 swimming pool composition for the Munich Games, Robert Rauschenberg’s fragmented “Star in Motion” collage for Los Angeles ’82, and Rachel Whiteread’s vibrant reinterpretation of the Olympic rings for the London 2012 Games.
Exhibition Insights: Gagosian’s Perspective
“I don’t think an exhibition like this has ever been done before, so we’re excited to be showing this in Paris,” said Gagosian director Serena Cattaneo Adorno.
“The Art of the Olympics”: A Beneficial Showcase
“The Art of the Olympics” will be on view in Paris until September 7, 2024. A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit the Olympic Refuge Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that supports the protection and development of displaced youth worldwide through the power of sport.
