An unusual artist's book by French museum director Bruno Gaudichon,
Wanderland recaptures the high-spirited dream logic of the exhibition
it accompanies; both are centered around the theme of flânerie, the art
of urban wandering. Created through cutting and collaging in the spirit
of Surrealism, a whimsical story illustrated by Emmanuel Pierre unfolds
across the book's accordion format, while Gaudichon's poetic text winds
over the pages to better follow the accidental adventures of the six
characters as they wander, flâneur-like, through a fantastical Parisian
setting.
The book opens with a preface by Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director
of the storied and family owned Hermès, describing the ways in which
flânerie--which alters our relation to time and space, to ourselves, to
others and to the world--can inspire and enrich creativity. This unique,
collectible volume is a playful homage to a Parisian tradition, and a
treat for children and adults alike.