Agnès Thurnauer: Painting with Words at Galerie Frank Elbaz

The group exhibition 'Notre Histoire,' curated by Agnès Thurnauer at Galerie Frank Elbaz in Paris from March to May 2006, merges text and imagery to question established art historical norms. Thurnauer transforms iconic works, such as Édouard Manet's 'Olympia,' by layering them with female nicknames and narratives that explore female eroticism. Her 'XX story' series emphasizes the underrepresentation of women artists by feminizing the names of renowned male creators. Pieces like 'Attribution des marchés' comment on wealth inequality, while 'Remake' contrasts Piero della Francesca with a speech by George W. Bush. Additionally, 'Biotope' depicts a body resisting a fall against reversed headlines, and 'Bien faite, mal faite, pas faite' reinterprets headless lingerie advertisements. Born in 1962, Thurnauer resides and works in Paris.