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Bernard Blistène Unveils Plans for Centre Pompidou Collection Rehang

publication · 2026-04-24

In an interview with artpress published in January 2016, Bernard Blistène, director of the Musée national d’art moderne, outlines his vision for the Centre Pompidou's collection. The rehang, praised by Robert Storr, serves as a manifesto for Blistène's approach. He discusses his team, the collection, and future projects. The interview coincides with the appointment of Jean-Pierre Lasvignes as president of the Centre Pompidou in March 2015, who aims to return to the institution's fundamentals. Blistène details his curatorial strategy, emphasizing a dynamic presentation of modern and contemporary art. The article appears in artpress issue no. 429, pages 57-65.

Key facts

  • Bernard Blistène is director of the Musée national d’art moderne at Centre Pompidou.
  • The collection rehang was praised by Robert Storr.
  • Jean-Pierre Lasvignes was appointed president of Centre Pompidou in March 2015.
  • Lasvignes aims to return to the fundamentals of Centre Pompidou.
  • The interview is published in artpress no. 429, January 2016, pp. 57-65.
  • Blistène discusses his team, collection, and projects.
  • The rehang is described as a manifesto.
  • Blistène outlines his curatorial strategy for modern and contemporary art.

Entities

Artists

  • Bernard Blistène
  • Robert Storr
  • Jean-Pierre Lasvignes

Institutions

  • Centre Pompidou
  • Musée national d’art moderne
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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