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Ben's 'Le Tas d'esprit' Exhibition in Paris, 2006

exhibition · 2026-04-23

In 2006, Ben organized 'Le Tas d'esprit', a multi-venue exhibition across Paris from September to October. The show engaged with Dada's legacy, referencing the recent Dada exhibition at Centre Pompidou that traveled to Washington and New York. Ben's work questions the state of art, echoing Charles Dreyfus's statement: 'Dada is not dead, it is buried.' The exhibition invites viewers to ponder whether this is provocation or observation.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Le Tas d'esprit'
  • Held in multiple venues in Paris
  • Ran from September to October 2006
  • Organized by artist Ben
  • Referenced the Dada exhibition at Centre Pompidou
  • Dada exhibition traveled to Washington and New York
  • Quotes Charles Dreyfus: 'Dada n'est pas mort, il est enterré'
  • Exhibition poses questions about art's nature

Entities

Artists

  • Ben

Institutions

  • Centre Pompidou

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Washington
  • United States
  • New York

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