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Saturday, July 25, 2026 · No. 205
Artist Profile

Anri Sala

Anri Sala is a contemporary artist known for his use of video, film, and sound to explore the intersection of memory, history, and music. His work often examines the relationship between architectural space and temporal experience.

Biography

Born in Tirana, Albania, Anri Sala studied at the Albanian Academy of Arts before continuing his education at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and Le Fresnoy in Tourcoing. He gained international recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his poignant video works that bridge documentary and poetic narrative.

Sala’s practice frequently utilizes film and sound installations to investigate how music and acoustic environments can alter the perception of historical sites and social contexts. His signature approach involves the meticulous synchronization of soundscapes with visual sequences, often focusing on the nuances of human communication and the passage of time.

He has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions at major international institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the New Museum in New York. His work is widely collected and has been featured in multiple editions of the Venice Biennale and Documenta.

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Notable Works

  • Intervista · 1998Video
  • Dammi i colori · 2003Video
  • Ravel Ravel · 2013Video installation

Career Highlights

  • 2001Young Artist Prize at the Venice Biennale
  • 2013Representation of France at the Venice Biennale
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Fondation Louis Vuitton to Host Nuit Blanche 2026 Video and Poetry Program

Fondation Louis Vuitton to Host Nuit Blanche 2026 Video and Poetry Program

The Fondation Louis Vuitton presented the video and poetry program "Une brise d’amour dans la nuit a passé" on June 6, 2026, from 20h to 00h as part of Nuit Blanche 2026.

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