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Bell - Philippe Katerine - Festivity Painting - Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Bell - Philippe Katerine - Festivity Painting - Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Inventory number
- 2025.3.11
- Type
- Cloche , Costume de la cérémonie d'ouverture
- Period
- Paris 2024
- Creator / Author
- Bürki daphné
- Origin
- Achat en vente publique/préemption de Vermot et Associés (13 avril 2025)
- Usage
- Cérémonie d'ouverture
- Materials
- Polystyrène , résine
- Dimensions
- 143 cm - 160 cm
Physical description
It is a huge bell under which Philippe Katerine appeared to the eyes of the whole world to perform his song "Nu". Made of polystyrene, it is then covered by a layer of resin that gives it the appearance of French silverware.
Notes
Philippe Katerine appears under this bell in the middle of very colorful flowers and fruits, painted blue and dressed in sequins and fruit only. He is in fact disguised as Dyonisos, a god who in Greek mythology is associated with the vine, wine and celebrations. He performs his song "Nu" after having set fire to the Debilly footbridge and the stage with the title "Luxor j'adore". Following his performance, he gave way to the painting "Darkness".
Photo credits
© @ Collection MNS