Iconic objects
The exhibition traces the development of Wes Anderson’s work, from his early films in the 1990s to his most recent productions, offering a rich overview of his career through recognizable objects from his films. Highlights include the monumental candy-pink model of The Grand Budapest Hotel, the fictional Renaissance portrait Boy with Apple created by artist Michael Taylor, and costumes from characters such as Madame D. Props from films like Asteroid City, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou are also on display, along with original stop-motion puppets. Short films, including Bottle Rocket, Hotel Chevalier, and works from his Roald Dahl series, illustrate how Anderson’s distinctive style has evolved. His notebooks offer a rare insight into his creative process, while costumes, sketches, and maquettes shed light on his close collaborations and the filmmaking techniques he employs.

The exhibition has been developed in close collaboration with La Cinémathèque française in Paris, the Design Museum in London, and Wes Anderson himself.

Image header: Wes Anderson © Charlie Gray, Searchlight Pictures