Chic Parisian-style cafe Merci Marcel will this month play host to the works of French artist Gabriel Dufourcq. The exhibition, which extends into mid-January next year, will showcase five unique works from Dufourcq’s series titled ‘Find A Word For It’.
The eye-catching mixed-media creations comprise acrylic paintings of political and contemporary icons juxtaposed against vintage newspaper clippings profiling these personalities. Dufourcq’s use of over 300 original newspaper clippings – many spanning decades – per artwork invites viewers to scrutinise these headlines, giving rise to a key question: just how much influence does the media wield in shaping public perception?
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Merci Marcel x DUFOURCQ Gabriel Exhibition
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Lee Kuan Yew
The man himself – first Prime Minister of Singapore, widely known as the founding father of Singapore. Having brought Singapore from a third world country to a first world country at a rapid pace, Mr Lee is internationally recognised and respected.
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Nelson Mandela
The South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist was instrumental in the spearheading of social justice and equality for the country. He served as President from 1994 to 1999.
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Barack Obama
The 44th President of the United States, and the first African American to be elected as President. He is recognised for the many landmark bills he signed into the law during his presidency.
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Queen Elizabeth II
Reigning as the longest ruling Monarch in British history and having been an important figurehead during times of the countries enormous social change, Queen Elizabeth II is loved and respected by the masses.
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The Beatles
The faces behind the yellow submarine, the Beatles were regarded as the most influential band of the rock era.
Not for sale.
Dufourcq’s works have been exhibited at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris and the Singapore Affordable Art Fair.
Art collectors can purchase Dufourcq’s pieces at prices ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, with original masterpieces going for $10,000.
Merci Marcel, 56 Eng Hoon St, #01-68, Singapore 160056, T: 6224-0113
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