Thierry Noir. © Christie’s
Christie’s
28th September – 2nd October 2023
This autumn, Christie’s presents “Thierry Noir: Techno,” an immersive installation by the iconic Berlin artist Thierry Noir that is infused with music-inspired creativity. This remarkable exhibition is a collaborative effort with London’s legendary nightclub, Fabric.
Thierry Noir began his artistic journey when he relocated from France to Berlin in the 1980s. He made history as the first artist to paint extensive murals on the Berlin Wall, where he developed his unique visual language. Since then, Noir has become an integral part of Berlin’s vibrant underground scene. Music, the lifeblood of the German capital, permeates every aspect of Noir’s life and creative output. He sees art as a form of performance and frequently draws parallels with the dynamic performances of musicians or DJs. The colours, lines, energy, and rhythm in his artworks echo the mesmerizing sounds of techno music.
In this exhibition, Thierry Noir unveils a collection of new paintings that he meticulously crafted exclusively for Christie’s over the past year. Visitors are invited to embark on a journey through Noir’s vibrant and colorful visual universe while immersing themselves in Berlin’s pulsating techno scene.
The public exhibition is open to all and offers free entry from September 28th to October 2nd, 2023, at 8 King Street in London. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the convergence of art, music, and culture through Thierry Noir’s distinctive lens.
Thierry Noir
Thierry Noir was born in 1958 in Lyon, France, and moved to Berlin in January 1982. In April 1984, Noir began painting the Berlin Wall, earning the distinction of being the first artist to do so. Noir’s objective was to perform a truly revolutionary act: to paint the Berlin Wall, to transform it, to make it appear ridiculous, and thereby to contribute to its eventual destruction—a goal realized with the wall’s fall in 1989. Covering the more than 3-meter-high Berlin Wall with bright, vivid colors, Noir aimed not to beautify it but to demystify it. His iconic, bright, and seemingly innocent works on this lethal barrier stood as a singular act of defiance and a lone voice for freedom.
Since the 1980s, Noir’s audacious actions and unique visual language have gained him worldwide acclaim, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. His art has been featured in films such as Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire,” and his work adorned the cover of U2’s album “Achtung Baby.”
Installation photo by Rinka Fan.
今秋，佳士得推出了展覽《特里·諾爾：電音》，這是由柏林藝術家特里·諾爾創作的沉浸式裝置藝術，靈感來自音樂。這場非凡的展覽是與倫敦的傳奇夜店Fabric的合作成果。
特里·諾爾在20世紀80年代由法國遷至柏林，並成為首位在柏林牆上繪製大型壁畫的藝術家。在此過程中，他塑造了一種獨具特色的視覺語言。從那時起，這位藝術家與柏林的地下藝術圈緊密相連。正如音樂是柏林這座城市的脈搏，諾爾的藝術創作也深受其影響。他將藝術視作一種表演形式，經常與音樂家或DJ的演出一起進行互動展示。他的畫作中充滿了色彩、線條、活力和節奏，仿佛讓人置身於電子音樂的魅力之中。
本次展覽展出了特里·諾爾最近一年為佳士得精心創作的40幅新畫作。這些色彩繽紛、充滿活力的作品將觀者引領至諾爾豐富的視覺世界，同時也帶他們深入柏林電音文化的核心。這次展覽將於2023年9月28日至10月2日在倫敦佳士得展廳免費對公眾開放。
特里·諾爾
特里·諾爾1958年於法國里昂出生，於1982年1月遷至柏林。在1984年4月，他成為首位在柏林圍牆上進行繪畫的藝術家。諾爾不僅僅是在繪畫，他在進行一場視覺上的革命：他改變了柏林圍牆的面貌，賦予其荒誕性，並助推了它在1989年的最終崩塌。他以鮮明的色調為這道高達三米的牆壁塗上顏色，不是為了美化它，而是為了揭示其內在的矛盾和荒謬。
從20世紀80年代開始，諾爾以其大膽的創意行為和獨特的視覺風格在全球贏得了廣泛的聲譽，並對流行文化產生了持久影響。他的藝術不僅出現在電影中，如溫·文德斯的《願望的翅膀》，還曾用於U2的專輯封面《Achtung Baby》。透過他在這條危險分界線上繪製的引人注目、明亮且看似無害的作品，諾爾成了自由與反抗的獨立聲音。
Edited 編輯 x Rinka Fan
