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Into the Fold

Paris & London, 8 January – 13 February

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From the sculpted drapery of Ancient Greek statues to the rich fabrics depicted in Renaissance paintings, the fold has been a driving force and test of artistic ability throughout the centuries and across an array of mediums. Into the Fold, taken from Henri Michaux’s poem of the same name, is a private-selling exhibition exploring its many interpretations in modern and contemporary art over the past 70 years. Bringing together works by Simon Hantaï, Steven Parrino, Sam Gilliam, César, Christo, Piero Manzoni, Olga de Amaral, and Rudolf Stingel, Into the Fold opens up a dialogue on Hantai’s own declaration that ‘the history of painting is no more than a question of the fold.’

Explore the exhibition at Christie’s Paris from 8–21 January, and Christie’s London from 30 January – 13 February. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Exhibition highlights

  • Steven Parrino (1958-2005)

    Untitled, 1991
    signed and dated ‘Steven Parrino 1991’ (on the stretcher)
    enamel on canvas
    72 x 48 in. (183 x 122 cm.)

    CONTACT

    Post War & Contemporary
    Etienne Sallon
    Specialist, Head of Day Sale
    esallon@christies.com
    Tel: +33 1 40 76 86 03

  • Steven Parrino (1958-2005)

    N.Y.C.H.C.F.T.W. (New York City Hardcore Fuck the World), 1995
    titled ‘N.Y.C.H.F.T.W’ (upper left) ; signed, dated and inscribed ‘Steven Parrino 95 CREEPING EYE’ (on the reverse)
    Enamel on canvas
    22 x 30 ⅛ in. (56 x 76.5 cm.)

    CONTACT

    Post War & Contemporary
    Etienne Sallon
    Specialist, Head of Day Sale
    esallon@christies.com
    Tel: +33 1 40 76 86 03

  • Steven Parrino (1958-2005)

    Entropic derelict, 1995
    signed and dated ‘St Parrino ‘95’ (on the reverse) ; titled ‘Entropic derelict’ (on the edge)
    enamel on canvas
    18 ⅛ x 18 ⅛ in. (46 x 46 cm.)

    CONTACT

    Post War & Contemporary
    Etienne Sallon
    Specialist, Head of Day Sale
    esallon@christies.com
    Tel: +33 1 40 76 86 03

  • Sam Gilliam (B. 1933)

    Blowing Cool Red 4
    signed and dated ‘Sam Gilliam ‘74’ (lower right); titled ‘Blowing Cool red 4’ (lower left)
    acrylic, metallic paint and collage of papers and canvases sewn by the artist
    75.1/2 x 31.7/8 in. (75 x 81 cm.)
    Executed in 1974.

    CONTACT

    Post War & Contemporary
    Etienne Sallon
    Specialist, Head of Day Sale
    esallon@christies.com
    Tel: +33 1 40 76 86 03

  • Simon Hantaï (1922-2008)

    Étude
    signed and dated twice 'Hantaï 69' (on the reverse and on the stretcher)
    oil on canvas
    57.1/4 x 48.7/8 in. (145.5 x 124 cm.)

    CONTACT

    Post War & Contemporary
    Etienne Sallon
    Specialist, Head of Day Sale
    esallon@christies.com
    Tel: +33 1 40 76 86 03


Exhibition Information

  • Location

    Christie's Paris
    9 Avenue Matignon
    Paris, France 75008


    Christie’s London
    St. James’s Galleries
    8 King Street
    London SW1Y 6QT

  • Viewing

    Paris, 8–21 January

    8-11 Jan, 10am – 6pm
    12 Jan, 2pm – 6pm
    13-17 Jan, 10am – 6pm
    20-21 Jan, 2pm – 6pm

    London, 30 January–13 February

    30-31 Jan, 9am – 4:30pm
    1-2 Feb, 12pm – 5pm
    3-6 Feb, 9am – 4:30pm
    Exhibition is closed on 7 February
    8-9 Feb, 12pm – 5pm
    10-13 Feb, 9am – 4:30pm

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