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To enter elles@centrepompidou you need to take the external escalator to level four, but don’t be disappointed, you aren’t missing part of the exhibition. Level one houses the huge entrance concourse with its café and workshops, other levels house cinemas, libraries and research facilities as well as smaller exhibition spaces. elles@centrepompidou is on levels four and five. On entering the main exhibition area, you are greeted by the astounding figure of a bride, fossilised with wire mesh and whitewash, by Niki de Saint Phalle. Next to her, pinned to the wall is Crucifixion, by the same artist, consisting of a bloated female figure made in patchwork. Her arms have been torn off and her pubic hair is exposed, yet her chest is covered in tiny flowers, as if to say, “That’s all right, cherié”. These comments on the state of many women’s lives date from the 1960s and 70’s, yet still feel valid.

Thanks for sharing the article here. Would also love to see this exhibition. It must really be great. … her chest covered in tiny flowers… sounds so fantastic. I can really imagine how it looks like. I am an amateur photographer and I shot a similar picture of my best friend. We bought flowers online in Oxford and then I covered her chest with all the colorful flowers. It was fantastic.

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