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Jeanne Mathas Appointed Director of Espace Croisé

institutional · 2026-09-01

Jeanne Mathas, an art critic and exhibition curator, has been named director of Espace Croisé, the contemporary art center of the École Supérieure d'Art (ÉSA) de Dunkerque-Tourcoing. She succeeds Estelle Lapuente in this role. Mathas, known for her expertise in emerging practices, aims to continue developing the venue dedicated to the creation and dissemination of contemporary art. The appointment was announced on September 1, 2026, and was reported by L'ŒIL magazine. The full article is available to subscribers only.

Key facts

  • Jeanne Mathas is appointed director of Espace Croisé.
  • Espace Croisé is the contemporary art center of the ÉSA de Dunkerque-Tourcoing.
  • She succeeds Estelle Lapuente.
  • Mathas is an art critic and exhibition curator.
  • She specializes in emerging practices.
  • She intends to continue developing the venue for contemporary art creation and diffusion.
  • The announcement was made on September 1, 2026.
  • The news was published in L'ŒIL magazine.

Entities

Artists

  • Jeanne Mathas
  • Estelle Lapuente

Institutions

  • Espace Croisé
  • ÉSA de Dunkerque-Tourcoing
  • L'ŒIL

Locations

  • Dunkerque
  • Tourcoing
  • France

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