In 2004, Lille became the European Capital of Culture. Since 2006, lille3000 has continued the work that began in 2004 with its major thematic editions. This extraordinary event had a lasting impact on the city, the region, and its cultural dynamism. The new edition of lille3000, Utopia, runs until 2 October and I'm delighted that PARADOX (2019) has been included in the exhibition “Le Serpent Cosmique” at the beautiful and fascinating Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse.
Strolling down the quiet cobbled rue de la Monnaie, you would have no idea what lies behind the grand wooden doors of Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse. Set into a long wall dotted with arched windows and doorways, the museum entrance opens up to reveal a series of buildings and courtyards and a truly fascinating visit.
In dialogue with the museum's collections, “Le Serpent Cosmique” explores how artists are inspired and nourished by nature and life to create utopias. A true immersive and sensory experience to explore our place in the world differently and awaken the deep bond that unites us with nature, especially through ancestral rites and practises such as shamanism.
LE SERPENT COSMIQUE, LILLE3000 2022
Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse | Lille
14 May - 2 October 2022