La Belle et La Bête is a cultural spectacle conceived by London-based
curator Predrag Pajdic, whose large-scale contemporary art projects
are often shown in alternative spaces (old warehouses, empty shops,
churches, crypts, theatres…). Showing art in such settings
brings an original and fresh point of view where art is experienced
and interacted with on a deeper level that differ from a white cube
environment. This is the reason La Belle et La Bête will take
place in an empty mansion rather then a gallery situation. Every
available space will be used. The artworks will inhabit rooms and
corridors in a way not seen before.
On entering the house - instead of facing a receptionist’s
desk of a typical fine art gallery - the viewer will be instantly
transported to a very different reality, reminiscent of a private
and welcoming art saloon devoted entirely to a celebration of arts
(visual art, performance, design, poetry and music). From here one
could continue on a dream like journey through different areas and
passageways where surprising art displays would astonish, excite
and stimulate. All the rooms would become the chambers of intriguing
beauty where the audience can fully surrender to art and its astounding
effects.
30 international artists whose work spans across art and fashion
have been invited to create new works for La Belle et La Bête.
Visual artists, photographers, designers, couturiers, filmmakers
as well as poets, actors, performance artists, and musicians of
the highest standard will adorn the space with haunting images and
exquisite installations. In addition, moving images, sound and live
performances would take place during the entire exhibition period,
creating an exciting and electrifying atmosphere.
