Crazy Horse Paris – Regards croisés: An Anniversary Exhibition
As Crazy Horse Paris celebrates its 75th anniversary, it shines a light on two artists who have drawn inspiration from its singular world for more than twenty years. From November 26 to December 24, 2026, My Wei Gallery in Paris will host an exhibition bringing together photographs by Antoine Poupel and illustrations by Antoine Kruk. An artistic encounter between two sensibilities, two visual languages and a shared fascination with the world of cabaret.
Regards croisés: A story that continues
Since its creation in 1951, Crazy Horse Paris has maintained a close relationship with the world of art. On stage and behind the scenes, its distinctive aesthetic, its mastery of light and its vision of the body in motion have provided an endless source of inspiration. Two artists, each with their own creative language, have explored this artistic identity over the years: Antoine Poupel and Antoine Kruk.
With Crazy Horse Paris – Regards croisés, the works of Antoine Poupel and Antoine Kruk come together in a carefully curated exhibition, where each artist's vision echoes the other's. Photographs, drawings and paintings, spanning early works to more recent creations, including several never-before-seen pieces, form an artistic journey in which their respective sensibilities meet and intertwine.
Presented by My Wei Gallery in collaboration with Crazy Horse Paris, and as part of the Cabaret Season initiated and supported by the French Ministry of Culture, the exhibition is part of the celebrations marking the cabaret's 75th anniversary. More than a tribute, it reflects a shared creative history and an ongoing dialogue between Crazy Horse Paris and the artists who have helped shape its identity.
Two perspectives, one shared creative ground
Photographer and visual artist Antoine Poupel has been documenting the life of the cabaret for thirty years. From the intimacy of backstage to the visual intensity of the stage, his lens captures fleeting moments, striking presences and the interplay of light that defines the world of Crazy Horse Paris. Working at the intersection of photography and visual art, he offers a distinctive perspective on the cabaret and the performers who bring it to life. In 2011, he published Crazy Inside, a book offering an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind Parisian institution.
The world of Crazy Horse Paris has also inspired Antoine Kruk for the past twenty years. A multidisciplinary artist, painter, illustrator, author and designer, he joined the cabaret in 2006 to create costumes for the revue Forever Crazy. Since then, drawing has become his preferred medium for exploring the dancers' silhouettes, gestures and personalities. Blending graphic elegance, playful imagination and vibrant colours, his illustrations reinterpret the cabaret's distinctive visual codes. In 2011, he published CRAZY par Antoine Kruk, a book bringing together a hundred illustrations inspired by this unique universe.
Informations pratiques
Crazy Horse Paris – Regards croisés : Antoine Poupel × Antoine Kruk
Du 27 novembre au 24 décembre 2026
Vernissage le jeudi 26 novembre à partir de 18 h
Galerie My Wei, 47 rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris
Du mardi au samedi, de 13 h à 19 h et sur rendez-vous au +33 (0)6 95 20 81 88.
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