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 It's no accident that avant garde is a French word. Or bizarre. Until September 30, 2012, the Palace of Versailles presents the exhibition Joana Vasconcelos Versailles in the State Apartments and the gardens, creating incredible juxtapositions between the classic opulence of the palace and bold contemporary works of art.
Of the incredible artwork on display, a gigantic pair of high-heeled shoes made of glimmering stainless steel pots and lids sits in the historical Hall of Mirrors, and an immense creature-like figure made of textiles, found objects and fabrics welcomes visitors at the Gabriel Staircase.
Vibrant splashes of color adorn the walls, huge wrought iron objects stand in the garden, and an enormous structure made of 4,000 illuminated Pommery "pop" champagne bottles sits in the garden's pond. Joana Vasconcelos?was born in Paris in 1971 and lives and works in Lisbon.
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