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Cai Guo-Qiang Exhibition at Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon

exhibition · 2026-04-23

An exhibition of works by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang was held at the Musée d'art contemporain in Lyon, France, from September 31, 2000 to January 2, 2001. The show featured his signature gunpowder drawings and installations, exploring themes of destruction and creation. Cai Guo-Qiang is known for using gunpowder as a medium to create explosive, ephemeral artworks that reference Chinese history and cosmology. The exhibition was part of the museum's program to present international contemporary artists.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: September 31, 2000 to January 2, 2001
  • Venue: Musée d'art contemporain, Lyon, France
  • Artist: Cai Guo-Qiang
  • Medium: Gunpowder drawings and installations
  • Themes: Destruction and creation
  • Part of museum's international contemporary art program

Entities

Artists

  • Cai Guo-Qiang

Institutions

  • Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon

Locations

  • Lyon
  • France

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