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Bernard Lamarche-Vadel retrospective at Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

exhibition · 2026-04-23

From May 29 to September 6, 2009, the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris presented 'Bernard Lamarche-Vadel, Dans l'oeil du critique.' This exhibition highlighted the works of French artists, such as Arman, César, and Jean Degottex, whom Lamarche-Vadel supported since the 1970s. It also included international figures he introduced to France, like Joseph Beuys and Mario Merz. Notably, the show featured lesser-known painters from the early 1980s, including Robert Combas and Catherine Viollet, who gained recognition through 'Finir en beauté.' Audio and video materials showcased Lamarche-Vadel's teaching approach, with interviews revealing unexpected insights. The exhibition was accompanied by two publications: a catalogue and a monograph edited by Mathieu Larnaudie.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from May 29 to September 6, 2009
  • Held at Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
  • Featured artists supported by Bernard Lamarche-Vadel since the 1970s
  • Included French artists: Arman, Martin Barré, Ben, Jean-Pierre Bertrand, César, Jean Degottex, Noël Dolla, Gérard Gasiorowski, Jean-Pierre Pincemin, Hervé Télémaque
  • Included international artists: Joseph Beuys, George Brecht, Erik Dietman, Mario Merz
  • Showcased painters from the early 1980s exhibition 'Finir en beauté': Jean-Michel Alberola, Jean-Charles Blais, Rémi Blanchard, François Boisrond, Robert Combas, Hervé Di Rosa, Catherine Viollet
  • Displayed audio and video documents of Lamarche-Vadel's interviews
  • Two publications: catalogue (Paris-Musées) and monograph (Inculte)

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
  • Paris-Musées
  • Inculte
  • art press

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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