In the subdued light of the Halle Saint Pierre, an atmosphere of a funfair of yesteryear attracts us irresistibly... However, our seasoned instinct timidly whispers to us to venture quietly into this lair of the mechanics of dreams. Animated doll heads, animal skins on iron legs, ghost dresses waltzing in the air... Welcome to the comically macabre world of Gilbert Peyre. Here the laughter of visitors mixes with the thunderous noises of his wacky automatons, in a recycling theater showcasing the crazy world of this scrap metal magician. The fanciful skits follow one another for our greatest happiness in this cruelly funny fair: flame-breathing teddy bears, a skirt and pants dancing to wild rock music, while the cupboards slam their doors in a surreal household scene. Further on, a bearded Mona Lisa whispers Leonardo's name, adding a touch of irreverence and mystery to the exhibition. The workings of these machines further add to the poetry of the installations, like here, with these quivering babies, mixing drama with burlesque, DIY with technology, to humorously denounce the failings of our contemporary societies. The one who presents himself as an “electro-mechanical-maniac” artist transfigures the real world and everyday objects, infusing them with a good dose of magic… and madness.

SAINT-PIERRE HALL
From September 11, 2024 to July 31, 2025
2 rue Ronsard, 75018 - M° Abbesses (12)
Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: €10 - TR: €6-8 - Free - 4 years