French artist's chilling installations speak to young Chinese people
By Li Hongrui | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-05-09 08:56
Sous le Plus Grand Chapiteau du Monde(Under the Biggest Circus Tent of the World, Part 1) 2014 © ADAGP Claude Lévêque. Courtesy the artist and kamel mennour, Paris. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
He is known for using unique materials to create the spaces, including motor bikes, discarded boats, crystal chandeliers and even a mirror ball.
Lévêque came to Beijing in April for the first time as an artist invited by Yishu8 for the 2017 Croisements Festival.
Apart from visiting hutongs and historical sites in Beijing, the artist wants to communicate with Chinese people and hear what they think about his work.
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