Contemporary Art in Champagne Country

by Alison Wellner (RSS feed)
Oct 26th 2009 at 4:02PM

You can argue that a perfect glass of champagne is an artistic experience in its own right, but if you're the sort who likes to mix the bubbly with art, head to Reims, France, and the estate of Domaine Pommery. There, an exhibit by French artist Bertrand Lavier is well underway.

Don't expect paintings, or sculptures, or anything like a traditional art show -- instead, Lavier placed objects throughout the estate's underground cellars, and paired each with a lighting scheme designed by theater lighting designer Gèrald Karlikow, as well as music selected by Peter Szendy. Among the objects on display: palm trees, a replica of the French flag that waves under the Arc de Triomphe (bathed in pink light and is set to music by Philip Glass), a red Ferrari. This is Domaine Pommery's sixth annual contemporary art exhibit, and it runs through March 30th.

Gallery: Domaine Pommery's 2009 Exhibit