Artist Julio Le Parc invites us into his Paris studio, a magical treasure trove of light, movement and mirrored surfaces.
Le Parc is best known for his pioneering kinetic sculptures, which rely on the viewer to bring them to life. In this short film, Le Parc and his sons introduce us to some of his most surprising and playful works. They propose a different, more democratic vision of art, accessible to everyone.
Born in Argentina in 1928, Le Parc moved to France in 1958, where he settled. He was part of the vibrant artistic scene of 1960s Paris, a time of radical innovation and boundless creativity, but always maintained strong connections to Latin America. His story offers a fascinating insight into the evolving practice of an artist who, like his work, keeps surprising us and never stands still.
Discover seven decades of work by Le Parc in Tate Modern's new exhibition, 11 June 2026 – 3 May 2027: https://ift.tt/yUASTjd
00:00 Optimismo, siempre!
00:32 Transforming the viewer's vision
01:25 Early childhood
02:06 'My father's story is full of glamour'
02:45 Groupe de Recherche d’Art Visuel (GRAV)
03:53 Family album
04:31 A different and better society
05:27 A flip of the coin
07:05 'His art involves taking risks'
08:20 'You must touch the artwork!'
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