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20th Anniversary of Frac Celebrated Across France

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The 20th anniversary of the Fonds régionaux d'art contemporain (Frac) is being celebrated from June to December 2003 with a series of about fifteen exhibitions in Arles, Avignon, Nantes, and Strasbourg. Curatorial carte blanche was given to Ami Barak and Bernard Blistène. Paul Ardenne provides a critical overview of the event, assessing the diverse activities of this unique institution.

Key facts

  • The 20th anniversary of Frac is celebrated from June to December 2003.
  • Events take place in Arles, Avignon, Nantes, and Strasbourg.
  • About fifteen exhibitions are held with diverse themes.
  • Ami Barak and Bernard Blistène were given carte blanche for curation.
  • Paul Ardenne wrote a critical overview of the event.

Entities

Artists

  • Ami Barak
  • Bernard Blistène
  • Paul Ardenne

Institutions

  • Fonds régionaux d'art contemporain (Frac)
  • artpress

Locations

  • Arles
  • Avignon
  • Nantes
  • Strasbourg
  • France

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