Hanging from the ceiling in PoMo’s entrance hall is a luminous, pulsating sculpture that seems to have a life of its own. Marquee by Philippe Parreno resembles a glowing arrow pointing the way into the museum. This site‑specific work animates the space with its unpredictable light, inviting passers‑by to step inside.

Philippe Parreno (born 1964) is an Algerian‑born French contemporary artist. His artworks and exhibition projects are often conceived as events, designed to be experienced by everyone moving through the exhibition space. Parreno’s works share qualities with living organisms. They respond to encounters with people, to other works and to themselves. This creates the impression that his art is attempting to communicate something, and that its signals can be interpreted. At the heart of his practice lies an exploration of how art can communicate across languages and express itself through forms other than images, words or speech.

The Marquee at PoMo is part of a series of the same name. Parreno began this body of work in 2006, which today comprises more than 60 luminous sculptures. The series grew out of his curiosity about exhibition texts, particularly the signs that explain individual artworks. Parreno drew inspiration from the marque, the illuminated sign associated with American cinemas of the 1950s. Where exhibition texts build a bridge between art and its audience, Marquee speaks through its vibrant, energetic presence, drawing people in with the promise of extraordinary experiences.