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New ‘French Banksy’ exhibit opens in Paris and you’re invited to step in and sniff
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInside, the air carries a distinct scent of earth after rain — damp ancient stone, cellar walls, perhaps a trace of smoke (AP)French street artist JR has transformed Paris's oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into a monumental art installation named the 'Pont Neuf Cavern', which opened on Monday evening.The temporary installation, crafted largely from printed fabric and air, reimagines the 17th-century bridge as an 18-meter-high artificial cavern, offering free, round-the-clock access until June 28.Visitors are immersed in a multi-sensory experience, featuring a distinct scent of earth after rain, created by olfactory expert Sarah Bouasse, and a sound installation by Thomas Bangalter, formerly of Daft Punk.The project encourages people to experience the familiar crossing through their senses, with JR linking the work to Plato's allegory of the cave and offering an optional augmented-reality experience developed with Snap.Upon its closure, the installation's fabric will be reused or recycled, allowing the Pont Neuf, completed in 1607, to return to its original state.In fullParis teams up with ‘French Banksy’ and Daft Punk star for free new tourist attractionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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euronews.com
On the Pont Neuf, artist JR's 'Caverne' opens to the public
Open until 28 June, JR’s art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave. #Art
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French artist JR opens cavernous project on oldest bridge in Paris
Open until 28 June, JR’s ephemeral art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave. #Art
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dw.com
Artist JR's wrapped bridge opens in Paris in nod to Christo
After a weather-delayed start, the French street artist's cavernous optical illusion takes over one of the most iconic bridges in Paris. It's a tribute to Christo and…
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theguardian.com
‘It’s supposed to make you uncomfortable’: French artist JR on transforming Paris’ oldest bridge into a cave
‘France’s Banksy’ has created a monumental art installation over Paris’ oldest bridge. And visitors to La Caverne du Pont Neuf are in for an uncomfortable and unforgettable…
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independent.co.uk
Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside
French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern
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Paris teams up with ‘French Banksy’ and Daft Punk star for new tourist attraction
Visitors are invited to step inside and sniff history
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france24.com
Pont Neuf 'Cavern' installation over the Seine finally opens after damage
Visitors are finally stepping into darkness at the Pont Neuf, where French artist JR has transformed Paris’s oldest bridge into a towering artificial cavern. The installation was…
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New ‘French Banksy’ exhibit opens in Paris and you’re invited to step in and sniff
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or…