December 9, 2022
Laure Prouvost exhibition "Above Front Tears Oui Float" at the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design of Norway
Paula Latiegui

"Above Front Tears Oui Float" is the current temporary exhibition of the French artist Laure Provoust at the National Museum of Norway which mixes different manifestations of art and addresses the relationship between humans and the Earth.

"Above Front Tears Oui Float" is the current temporary exhibition of the French artist Laure Provoust at the National Museum of Norway which mixes different manifestations of art and addresses the relationship between humans and the Earth. The exhibition runs from November 5, 2022 to February 12, 2023.

"Laure Prouvost. Above Front Tears Oui Float", 2022. National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design of Norway. © Laure Prouvost/BONO, 2022. Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Annar Bjørgli.

Above Front Tears Oui Float is the enveloping exhibition of French artist Laure Prouvost, who mixes sculpture, video, installation, text and sound, seeking to find a kind relationship between human beings and nature. The artist has taken full advantage of the size of the Light Hall to create a world of contrasts, where she appeals to our senses and emotions with gravity, light and color, as well as playing with our sense of orientation. Flickering light, glass sculptures and sparkling fountains bring light, color and life to our threatened world.

The artist has taken full advantage of the size of the Light Hall to create a world of contrasts...
"Laure Prouvost. Above Front Tears Oui Float", 2022. National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design of Norway. © Laure Prouvost/BONO, 2022. Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Annar Bjørgli.

Once the viewer sets foot in the room, is surrounded by fog and hears birds whistling. Connecting with this sound is intended to give a message of hope regarding global warming, in which Prouvost encourages the visitor to reconnect with nature and love. Dadaist and surrealist elements adorn the exhibition of the artist, who has always been known for creating a scenario in which it is difficult to know what is real and what is fantasy. She also uses references to art-historical and religious motifs, such as the fountains of antiquity, archetypal grottos, birds and fish.

Dadaist and surrealist elements adorn the exhibition of the artist, who has always been known for creating a scenario in which it is difficult to know what is real and what is fantasy.

Laure Provoust is the first artist who received a Frederiksen Family Commission from the new National Museum. FFC consists of a series of five biennial commissions over 10 years, which will allow large-scale works by leading international artists be seen for the first time in Norway. Each artist will be invited to create a work or installation for the Light Hall, exploring the possibilities of this unique space where Prouvost will be from November 5, 2022 to February 12, 2023.

Laure Provoust is the first artist who received a Frederiksen Family Commission from the new National Museum.
Laure Prouvost, "#Untitled (Floating tapestry)", 2022 © Laure Prouvost/BONO. Photo: Nasjonalmuseet