Born in 1962 in Mombasa, lives and works in Cologne.

Commissioned by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for the Loewe Fall Winter 2026 show.

Variable dimensions

Velvet and leather sculptures

A pack of animals has taken over the Petit Palais. Cosima von Bonin’s plush menagerie—whose members include leather octopi, mohair whales, and velvet St. Bernards, to name a few—is scattered among one of the historic sculpture galleries. Von Bonin creates sculptures and installations from fabric and found objects, often turning to comedy and pop culture to question how social structures take form. This cast of creatures was commissioned by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for the Loewe Fall Winter 2026 show. For their appearance at the Petit Palais, the sculptures have been adorned with new theatrical accessories such as tartan textiles and silk scarves.

Open from October 20 to 25, 10am to 6pm (extended to 8pm on Friday and Saturday). Free access.

Students from the École du Louvre are available every day from October 20 to 25, 2pm to 17:30pm, to provide visitors with information.