Rooted in an industrial motif characteristic of roller blinds from the mid 1960s, alternating white and coloured stripes 8.7 cm wide have been the syntax of Daniel Buren’s artistic language since 1965. Using this “visual tool”, the internationally acclaimed artist develops a whole range of possibilities and explores the notion of site-specific art: his works are intrinsically designed in response to the topological and cultural characteristics of their settings, modifying the way architecture and the surroundings are perceived.

At Polygone Riviera, Daniel Buren has taken over a large pergola which he has adorned with coloured stripes and filters, creating a kaleidoscope that changes according to the movement of the sun. As the hours and seasons go by, walking under this canopy is never the same experience twice, as it constantly changes thanks to variations in sunlight and transparency.