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Agnès B. contemporary art collection at Les Abattoirs, Toulouse

exhibition · 2026-04-23

From April 9 to June 13, 2004, Les Abattoirs in Toulouse, France, hosted an exhibition of the contemporary art collection of fashion designer Agnès B. The show presented a selection from her extensive holdings, which include works by numerous international artists. Agnès B., known for her eponymous clothing brand, has been an avid collector since the 1970s, amassing a personal collection that reflects her eclectic taste and support for emerging and established artists. The exhibition at Les Abattoirs, a contemporary art museum housed in a former slaughterhouse, provided a rare public viewing of her collection, which is usually kept private. The display highlighted her commitment to contemporary art and her role as a patron.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from April 9 to June 13, 2004.
  • Venue: Les Abattoirs, Toulouse, France.
  • Focused on the contemporary art collection of Agnès B.
  • Agnès B. is a fashion designer and art collector.
  • Collection includes works by many international artists.
  • Agnès B. began collecting in the 1970s.
  • Exhibition offered rare public access to her private collection.
  • Les Abattoirs is a contemporary art museum in a former slaughterhouse.

Entities

Institutions

  • Les Abattoirs
  • Agnès B.

Locations

  • Toulouse
  • France

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