It's Raining Umbrellas in Gilles Barbier's "Laughing at Clouds" Exhibition

French contemporary artist Gilles Barbier is widely-known for his whimsical sculptures that subvert social convention. His colorful surrealist pieces predominantly spotlight everyday objects and people. Barbier is currently displaying a body of new work at The Chimney in Brooklyn, New York. The centerpiece of the show is an installation comprised of black levitating umbrellas mounted in varying heights. The setup of this immersive piece recalls the famous painting 'Golconda' (1953) by René Magr...