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BHL Curates 'Les Aventures de la Vérité' at Fondation Maeght

exhibition · 2026-04-24

Bernard-Henri Lévy has curated 'Les Aventures de la Vérité' at Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, running from June 29 to October 6, 2013. The exhibition explores the relationship between art and philosophy across seven 'stations' with around 170 works, from Plato's cave to contemporary pieces. It includes video readings by artists like Marina Abramović, Jeff Koons, and Olafur Eliasson, who recite philosophical texts. The show marks Fondation Maeght's return to large-scale projects and features rare loans, such as a collective work by Aillaud, Arroyo, Biras, Fanti, and Rieti not seen in 44 years. Lévy's catalogue includes a letter to director Olivier Kaeppelin, a journal of the exhibition's preparation, and notes on each work.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Les Aventures de la Vérité' runs June 29 – October 6, 2013 at Fondation Maeght
  • Curated by philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy
  • Features around 170 works in seven 'stations'
  • Includes video readings by artists of philosophical texts
  • Marks Fondation Maeght's return to major projects
  • Rare loan of 'Louis Althusser hésitant à entrer dans la datcha...' not seen since 1969
  • Catalogue co-published by Maeght and Grasset
  • Exhibition traces art-philosophy relations from Plato to present

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Artists

Institutions

  • Fondation Maeght
  • Grasset
  • Palazzo Fortuny
  • Salon de la Jeune Peinture
  • art press

Locations

  • Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  • France
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Karlsruhe
  • Germany

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