In 1987 the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain presented Hommage à Ferrari the first
major exhibition dedicated to Enzo Ferrari. Almost forty years later the catalog of this
exhibition is finally released revisiting this unique event in the history of the brand and
the singular career of its creator Enzo Ferrari. A mythical story told by automotive and
design specialists and illustrated by numerous photographs of iconic car models as well as
never-before-seen archive images. In 1987 the Fondation Cartier then based in Jouyen- Josas
near Paris showed a major exhibition in tribute to one of the 20th century's greatest
designers Enzo Ferrari. Conceived as a global exhibition combining automobiles design and
mechanics as well as drawings and photographs Hommage à Ferrari took visitors on a journey
through the history of a myth via the world of motor racing and design with the presentation
of iconic models staged by designer Andrée Putman.The first major exhibition devoted to the
automaker since its creation in 1947 Hommage à Ferrari had not been completed with an
exhibition catalog. In 2025 the Fondation Cartier is publishing the catalog of this
exceptional event which marked its history as well as that of the Prancing Horse brand. This
book retraces this exhibition through numerous exhibition views photographs and previously
unpublished archive documents. Under the direction of Philippe Séclier who writes a long text
revealing the genesis and production of this exhibition and thanks to the major contributions
of Francesca Picchi (essay) Jean-Louis Moncet (portrait) and Jean Todt (interview) this book
pays a new and vibrant tribute to Ferrari and to this legendary exhibition.
