Where do art, technology, and the darkest corners of dreams converge? H.R. Giger (1940–2014), one of the most influential artists of the late 20th century, created his unique “biomechanical” aesthetic by fusing human anatomy, technology, and surreal imagination. His fame infiltrated popular culture’s nightmares through the iconic alien he designed for Ridley Scott’s masterpiece Alien (1979).
Presented in collaboration with Mai 36 Galerie and Kaleidoscope magazine, the “H.R. GIGER PARIS” exhibition brings together original works spanning Giger’s career. One of the show’s most striking pieces is a rare, life-size Necronom sculpture from Alien III, embodying the essence of the artist’s biomechanical vision.
Giger’s paintings, sculptures, and drawings melt dream and reality, life and death, human and machine into a single point. His dystopian imagination remains relevant from the 1960s when it was created. In an era discussing artificial intelligence and transhumanism, Giger’s fantastic realism questions human fragility and the dark poetry of progress. His vision continues to echo in every corner of cinema, fashion, music, and contemporary art.
Exhibition Details:
Artist: H.R. Giger
Title: H.R. GIGER PARIS
Venue: Long Story Short Paris
Dates: 18 October – 15 November 2025
