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You'd Never Imagine Just How Peaceful This Massive Work Of Art Sounds
Watch: French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougeno creates artwork like no other with his clever use of bowls and water.
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Floating Bowls Create Ethereal Melody in Paris Art Installation
Paris, France – Visitors to the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection are currently experiencing a unique auditory and visual spectacle with the installation of "Clinamen" by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. As a central component of the "Body and Soul" exhibition, the artwork has transformed the historic Rotunda into an expansive, 18-meter-diameter basin filled with tranquil blue water. Hundreds of white ceramic bowls of varying sizes float freely across the water's surface. Propelled by subtle currents, these bowls gently drift and collide, producing a delicate, ever-evolving melody. The artist describes the sound generated by these collisions as the artwork itself, a dynamic and unpredictable composition that shifts with each passing moment. The installation invites visitors to sit around the perimeter of the basin, immersing themselves in the meditative soundscape and the serene visual movement of the bowls. The experience offers a contemplative space within the grandeur of the Bourse de Commerce, encouraging attendees to reflect on the interplay of natural forces, chance, and artistic creation. "Clinamen" is on display until September 21, 2025, offering a limited-time opportunity to engage with this innovative work of sound art.
