04/10/2026
The Fascinating Tapestries of Calder and Vasarely at Boccara
Passing by the stand of the Boccara gallery, one might almost imagine being in the halls of a prestigious museum. Indeed, large-scale tapestries unfold across the walls, signed by Alexander Calder (currently the subject of a retrospective at the Fondation Vuitton starting April 15), Victor Vasarely, and Le Corbusier. These are essential names in the history of art, design, and architecture of the last century, whose works are typically housed in major institutions.
Yet here, woven versions of their works are presented, all created between the 1950s and 1970s by Atelier Pinton. The hypnotic patterns of Vasarely’s Op Art stretch across several meters, displayed on black walls alongside Calder’s refined geometric compositions and those of Le Corbusier, reminiscent of Picasso. Drawn from various private collections, the pieces presented by the New York–based Boccara gallery offer a rare and compelling insight into the work of these iconic artists—one that is seldom associated with the medium of tapestry.
Galerie Boccara, stand 73.
PAD Paris, until April 12, 2026, Jardin des Tuileries, 1st arrondissement, Paris.
