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Annette Messager Exhibition at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nantes, France, hosted an exhibition of French artist Annette Messager from November 8, 2002, to January 27, 2003. The show presented her multidisciplinary work spanning installation, drawing, and textile, known for exploring themes of femininity, identity, and the body. Messager, a key figure in contemporary French art, often uses found objects and personal artifacts to create intimate yet politically charged pieces. The exhibition was accompanied by a PDF catalog available for download via artpress.com.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from 8 November 2002 to 27 January 2003.
  • Venue: Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France.
  • Artist: Annette Messager.
  • A PDF catalog was available for download.
  • The exhibition covered Messager's multidisciplinary practice.
  • Messager is known for themes of femininity and identity.
  • She uses found objects and personal artifacts.
  • The show was featured in artpress.com.

Entities

Artists

  • Annette Messager

Institutions

  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes
  • artpress.com

Locations

  • Nantes
  • France

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