ForgetMat X YellowKorner: Olympic exhibition at the dawn of Paris 2024

ForgetMat at the Golf National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines ©Mathieu Forget

Olympic art in the heart of Paris

From July 22, a few days before the inauguration of the Olympic Games, YellowKorner will launch an exceptional drop of five captivating photographs signed ForgetMat. This project which will be held until 11 August will be on the program of theCultural Olympiad, a multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program which takes place before and during the Games. Through this program, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games open their doors wide to culture and artists. These new works by ForgetMat pay homage to sporting environments and the five symbolic colors of the Olympic rings. An exhibition that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the artist's artistic universe.

Before this drop there will also be an exhibition of his photographs, with a wider selection of his most emblematic works at the Hune du July 4 to August 11. An exhibition that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the artist's artistic universe.

ForgetMat: the artist on the move

Matthew Forget, aka ForgetMat, is a versatile artist whose works suspend time and highlight the beauty of movement and the body in action. He is known for capturing the magic of movement without artifice, reflecting freedom of expression and self-improvement. His weightless photographs, taken without special effects, invite us to redefine the perception of gesture and the environment. By respecting the landscape and sublimating the places it captures, ForgetMat puts the body on stage and offers through its photos a poetic definition of sport which combines lightness and power. While defying the laws of gravity, ForgetMat transports art and sports fans into a dream where everything seems possible.

How did your desire to levitate come about?

“A former athlete, I always dreamed of dancing with Michael Jackson and the great American artists. This passion led me to the United States, where I began to have myself photographed and collaborate with photographers to make myself known as a dancer. This is where I began to explore the concept of levitation and movement. The photos I shared on social media gained popularity and allowed me to create a small community of fans. Thus was born the universe of Flyman, the flying man. Today, I continue to develop this universe, mixing sport, poetry, photography and art, everything I love. »

 

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What do the Paris Games mean to you?

“The Games in Paris mean everything to me, because they are in a way a reflection of my journey. Returning to France three years ago with the crazy dream of collaborating with the Olympic Games, this dream came true. They contacted me and for two years I have really been working in the sports field. Paris 2024 symbolizes the link between art and sport, with many exciting cultural projects. The cultural and artistic richness of France makes this adventure even more special. Participating in this event touches me deeply and inspires me to continue carrying out other such beautiful projects. »

 

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YellowKorner thus celebrates the Olympic Games and merges photographic art with the dynamic world of sport by highlighting the power and emotion of sporting moments.

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