BOUQUET OF TULIPS JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS 2016

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1 BOUQUET OF TULIPS JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS 2016

2 SUMMARY JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS Introduction by Jeff Koons Letter from the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo Illustrations Art Historical references Jeff Koons: Iconic Artworks Technical description Location Budget Presentation of Noirmontartproduction and FONDS POUR PARIS

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5 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS JEFF KOONS A SYMBOL OF REMEMBRANCE _ Bouquet of Tulips is about the act of offering, which is represented by the outstretched hand holding the brightly colored flowers. It was created as a symbol of remembrance, optimism, and healing in moving forward from the horrific events that occurred in Paris one year ago. Bouquet of Tulips references the hand of the Statue of Liberty holding the torch. I wanted to make a gesture of support and friendship between the people of the United States and France. The work also has a dialogue with Pablo Picasso s Friendship Bouquet (1958) and his sculpture Woman with Vase (1933) in the act of offering. You can also look at the sculpture and think of the Impressionist flowers of Monet or the Rococo flowers of François Boucher or Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Flowers are associated universally with optimism, rebirth, the vitality of nature, and the cycle of life. They are a symbol that life goes forward. 5 / 24

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JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS ANNE HIDALGO MAYOR OF PARIS _ I am very honored and deeply touched by the gesture of Jeff Koons who, as all defenders of freedom, has wished to express in a very personal

7 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS ANNE HIDALGO MAYOR OF PARIS _ I am very honored and deeply touched by the gesture of Jeff Koons who, as all defenders of freedom, has wished to express in a very personal and generous way his solidarity with Paris and his love for this World City. The fact that this great artist has decided to offer to the City of Paris a monumental work in tribute to the victims shows the unalterable friendship and attachment between our capital city and the United States of America. The capital of France will therefore welcome this iconic work Bouquet of Tulips which is intended to become part of Paris heritage, as the Statue of Liberty is part of New York s heritage. Those who will accompany Jeff Koons s generosity will participate in the influence, attractiveness, and beauty of Paris. We thank them wholeheartedly for it. 7 / 24

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11 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS 3D rendering of the artwork in situ Place de Tokyo, Paris 16 e, between the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris and the Palais de Tokyo.

BOUQUET OF TULIPS Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904) Liberty Enlightening the World

the United States of America as a symbol of friendship between the two nations,

12 BOUQUET OF TULIPS Auguste Bartholdi ( ) Liberty Enlightening the World Inaugurated on October 28 th, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was given by France to the United States of America as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. 12 / 24

(1881-1973) Woman with vase 1933 Picasso

13 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS ART HISTORICAL REFERENCES Pablo Picasso ( ) Friendship bouquet 1958 Picasso Estate 2016 Pablo Picasso ( ) Woman with vase 1933 Picasso Estate 2016 François Boucher ( ) Young woman with a bouquet of roses Jean-Honoré Fragonard ( ) Le Colin-Maillard - c / 24

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16 BOUQUET OF TULIPS JEFF KOONS BOUQUET OF TULIPS 2016 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Polychromed bronze, stainless steel, and aluminum. Sculpture without base: Height: 34 ft 1 1/2 in 10,40 m Width: 27 ft 4 3/4 in 8,35 m Depth: 33 ft 4 3/8 in 10,17 m Sculpture with base: Height: 38 ft 3 in 11,66 m Width: 27 ft 3/4 in 8,35 m Depth: 33 ft 4 3/8 in 10,17 m Weight (approximate): Sculpture including internal structure: lb 27 T Sculpture and Pedestal: 72752/85980 lb 33/39 T Unique and artist s proof. 16 / 24

17 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS BOUQUET OF TULIPS INTERNAL STRUCTURE 17 / 24

18 BOUQUET OF TULIPS BOUQUET OF TULIPS PARIS PLACE DES ÉTATS-UNIS AMERICAN CATHEDRAL IN PARIS AVENUE DU PRÉSIDENT WILSON AVENUE DU PRÉSIDENT WILSON PALAIS DE TOKYO BOUQUET OF TULIPS MAMVP AVENUE DE NEW YORK FLAMME DE LA LIBERTÉ PONT DE L ALMA AVENUE MONTAIGNE MONA BISMARCK AMERICAN CENTER AVENUE DE NEW YORK AMERICAN CHURCH LOCATION QUAI BRANLY TOUR EIFFEL 18 / 24

19 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS BUDGET PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION COSTS Engineering Fabrication Packing, transport, installation Contingency 304,760 2,469, ,000 50,000 Total 2,998,860* Foundation and reinforce infrastructure 500,000 * No profit will be added to these production costs, neither for the artist, nor for intermediaries. 19 / 24

20 BOUQUET OF TULIPS NOIRMONTARTPRODUCTION _ During the twenty years that they ran their own gallery, which was in operation from 1994 to 2013, Jérôme and Emmanuelle de Noirmont represented and supported many French and foreign contemporary artists, well-known internationally as well as emerging talents. They assisted them in all their projects, and particularly in their monumental creations. Noirmontartproduction was born in April 2015 from their will to provide an enhancement to the contemporary artistic creation by developing a unique up-to-now approach, made necessary by the ambitious scale of today s production. Thus, Noirmontartproduction manages projects, from their birth with the artist to their full achievement, in collaboration with the gallery or the museum, and provides expertise, financing and multiple advices (technical, administrative, legal...). The Noirmonts have contributed to Jeff Koons s recognition in France by having successively organized his first solo exhibition in Paris in 1997; produced and unveiled his monumental floral sculpture, Split-Rocker (2000) in Avignon; and championed the exhibition Jeff Koons Versailles in Most recently, they collaborated with the Centre Pompidou on Jeff Koons: A Retrospective (November April 2015), the most comprehensive exhibition of Koons s work to date in France. These twenty years of collaboration and friendship with the great American artist confer today to Noirmontartproduction the unique expertise necessary for this project. Contact(s): Jérôme de Noirmont Emmanuelle de Noirmont production@noirmontartproduction.com 20 / 24

21 JEFF KOONS PROJECT FOR PARIS FONDS POUR PARIS _ The foundation FONDS POUR PARIS was set up in May 2015 at the request of the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. This institution has a totally new approach to fundraising in France. Paris is the first local authority in France to create a dedicated organization for the purpose of raising capital from the private sector for public projects. The FONDS POUR PARIS is a private foundation, managed by a board composed of 8 private representatives and 5 public representatives. OUR MISSION The FONDS POUR PARIS is dedicated to preserving and renewing Parisian heritage through innovative cultural projects with a strong emphasis on contemporary art. Knowing how culture and the renewal of heritage can promote harmony, improve quality of life and positively impact the collective consciousness, the FONDS POUR PARIS has a mission to raise funds for its projects financed exclusively by the private sector, either by companies or individuals. This double vocation, heritage and culture, must reach beyond French borders. This is the mission for which, the PARIS FOUNDATION was created in the United States of America in January This non-profit foundation allows us to raise funds with American patrons who benefit from tax advantages applicable in their country. Contact(s): Anne-Sylvie Schneider / asschneider@fondsparis.fr Anne-Céline Delvert / / 24

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Jean-Michel Othoniel Xavier Veilhan. Courtesy of Kukje Gallery, Inc., May 22 June 26, 2010

Jean-Michel Othoniel Xavier Veilhan May 22 June 26, 2010 Exhibition Information Artist: Jean-Michel Othoniel, Xavier Veilhan Duration: May 22 (Sat) to June 26 (Sat) Place: Kukje Gallery (K1), 1F, 2F (Tel