Christopher Curtis, one of the founders of the Current’s annual “Exposed” exhibition of outdoor sculpture, is known for making large works in steel and stone: Attempting to eat one would definitely result in broken teeth. Not so this week. The Stowe sculptor has teamed up with esteemed Parisian chef Pierre Hermé to make something sweeter. Hermé based a nearly 9-pound chocolate, sold in Europe as an exclusive Easter treat celebrating playfulness (ludique, in French), on Curtis’ “Puzzle” series of sculptures: granite eggs made up of puzzle piece-like forms. Curtis received one of the fragile creations, which the chef brought to New York City and then sent through a series of couriers, delivering it in what Curtis described as a “dead-drop spy handoff.” Now, he’s planning to share it with members of the community at an artist talk at the Current, to be followed by champagne and a taste of the chocolate sculpture. Curtis said he’ll talk about pleasure as the nexus of art and chocolate; he hopes to highlight ways we can all seek out “just a little bit more joy.”
Ludique Artist talk, unveiling, and chocolate and champagne tasting, Thursday, May 28, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Current in Stowe. Free; reservations required; space limited
This article appears in May 27 • 2026.
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