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RUINART INVITES JAPANESE ARTIST TADASHI KAWAMATA TO JOIN ITS CONVERSATIONS WITH NATURE

4 dias ago

For 2026, Ruinart has invited Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata to join Conversations with Nature, the Maison’s international series that invites artists to restore a conscious connection to the natural world.

His project debuts with the unveiling of two artworks at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris in February, followed by a permanent installation of three works at Ruinart’s storied home address at 4 rue des Crayères in Champagne. The pieces will then be exhibited at partner art fairs throughout the year.

Tadashi Kawamata is famous for his in-situ installations made from wood and pieces of furniture. During his visit to Ruinart in Reims, the Japanese artist was struck by the harmony of the Maison in Champagne and the porous barriers with the elements. Inspired by these first impressions, he completed a series of drawings and models, along with three in-situ installations in Reims – Tree Hut, Nest and Observatory.

“I like the idea of miniaturization. Big things become small, in-situ installations become objects. This changes the relationship with scale and the hand. An object is autonomous, closed in on itself. Whereas an installation is in constant dialogue with the site, climate and scale. They are complementary and enrich each other,” Tadashi Kawamata explains.