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Ellsworth Kelly and the Auditorium

Duration
3:13
In 2012, the Fondation commissioned the artist Ellsworth Kelly to create a series of works for the future Auditorium of the building, designed by architect Franck Gehry.

To decorate this place dedicated mainly to music, the artist imagines a series of monochrome panels, which revolve around a central work: Spectrum VIII. 
Get an insight into the process behind this commission, its visual impact, and the artist's creative process.


Subtitles are available in English.