L'Art au Sommet is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year with works by artist Jiménez Deredia.
This season, eight monumental sculptures and photographic reproductions of the Costa Rican artist's works will adorn Courchevel, in iconic locations in the world's ski capital.
Through his colossal sculptures in marble and bronze, the artist expresses a singular vision, reincarnating the heritage of Costa Rican culture in a captivating artistic harmony.
Sculptures with sensual curves that bring together the concepts of eternity, cosmos and fertility, evoking the timelessness of the universe... 8 bewitching creations that will invite visitors to explore their spirituality during a walk in Courchevel.
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L'Art au Sommet has become a not-to-be-missed event over the years, thanks to the joint efforts of Galeries Bartoux and the Courchevel Town Hall.
The aim is to make art accessible to as many people as possible, by offering skiers a unique experience combining sport and artistic immersion.
The gamble paid off, with exhibitions devoted to some of the biggest names in the art world, including Salvador Dalí, Michel Bassompierre, Richard Orlinski, Lorenzo Quinn and Julien Marinetti.
Key dates
Reception of the 8 works between the 28 and 30 November 2023. The statues will be installed in the presence of the artist in the village of Courchevel 1850 and on the slopes between the 4 and 7 December 2023.
The opening of the exhibition in the presence of Jiménez Deredia will take place on Friday 5 January 2024.
From 18 January 2023 to 18 April 2024Visitors will be able to discover all the secrets of Deredia and behind the scenes of this exhibition in small groups with a guide.
The exhibition will be visible from 7 December 2023 to 21 April 2024. More information on the resort's website.
8 works to discover
CREPÚSCULO (Biollay summit at 2,230 m altitude)
Material : Bronze
EVOLUCIÓN (Vizelle summit at an altitude of 2,659 m)
Material : Bronze
REFUGIO (9 rue de l'Église)
Material : Bronze
INICIO COSMICO (Place du Tremplin)
Material : White Greek marble
INTENSIDAD (Place du Rocher)
Material : Marble
JUEGO (Front de neige de la Croisette, rue de Park City)
Material : Bronze
GERMINACION (Croisette snow front, rue de l'Église)
Material : Bronze
MISTERIO (Place du Rocher)
Material : White Carrara marble