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Annette Messager's 'Les messagers' at Centre Pompidou

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Annette Messager's exhibition 'Les messagers' at Centre Pompidou in Paris ran from June 6 to September 17, 2007. The show, two years after her acclaimed presentation at the Venice Biennale and several major exhibitions elsewhere, defied expectations by revealing her work as increasingly complex, personal, and compelling. Each exhibition adds force and relevance to her oeuvre, challenging prior understandings.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Les messagers'
  • Artist: Annette Messager
  • Venue: Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
  • Dates: June 6 to September 17, 2007
  • Two years after her Venice Biennale presentation
  • Work described as more complex, personal, and engaging
  • Exhibition considered without surprise but proved otherwise
  • PDF download available from artpress.com

Entities

Artists

  • Annette Messager

Institutions

  • Centre Pompidou
  • artpress.com

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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