Dmitry Kostyukov

Dmitry Kostyukov is a videographer who recently created a timelapse video for The New York Times documenting the emptying of the Pompidou Center in Paris. The Pompidou Center, a major contemporary art museum housing 120,000 works, is undergoing renovations, requiring the removal of its entire art collection. Kostyukov's timelapse visually captures this significant event, showcasing the scale of the operation as thousands of artworks, including Simon Hantaï's "Tabula," were packed away. His work is newsworthy because it provides a unique and compelling perspective on a major cultural institution undergoing a transformative period. The video serves as a visual record of this temporary closure and the logistical challenges involved in relocating such a vast collection, making it relevant to art enthusiasts and those interested in museum operations.