The exhibition
MONSIEUR ROSE TAKES OFF
Visit Mignonism is an artistic movement dreamed up by Philippe Katerine, whose universe is as surprising and delicate as its creator. With its resolutely poetic and offbeat influences, this movement advocates the propagation of cuteness in our physical and psychic environments. With lucidity, the Mignonism praises beauty in simplicity.
Philippe Katerine presents a series of inflatable sculptures in the public space, all featuring "Monsieur Rose". This monumental icon of cuteness is perched on the city's rooftops. These characters transform streets into playful places, and our daily movements into delightful, colorful journeys.
January 14 to March 30, 2025, WINTERACTIVEa free art experience accessible to all, is back for a second edition, with artworks and interactive play elements at 17 different sites, presented by the Downtown Boston Alliance.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
PHILIPPE KATERINE
Philippe Katerine is a popular artist worth (re)discovering. He subverts aesthetic norms and thwarts cultural conventions while retaining his highly personal and singular tone. Actor, director, singer and composer, the artist is also a visual artist. He likes to depict everyday life by paraphrasing, with humor, the great questions of existence.
Revealed by the song I love Luxor in 2005, Philippe Katerine is first and foremost known for his musical career. In 2020, he was named best male artist of the year at the Victoires de la Musique awards. He is also a prolific actor. In 2020, he won the César for Best Supporting Actor for Le Grand Bain.
ILS EN PARLENT
"No, you're not dreaming: there really are giant, pink, inflatable men popping up all over Boston." - Marianna Orozco, The Boston Globe
PARTNERS
EXMURO is supported by the Conseil des arts et de lettres du Québec and Québec City's Vitalité culturelle program.
This project is presented in collaboration with the rentingART agency.
