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Dieter Roth's First Major French Exhibition at CRAC Toulouse

exhibition · 2026-04-24

Dieter Roth, the Swiss-born German artist known for his multidisciplinary and often ephemeral works, had his first major exhibition in France at the Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain (CRAC) in Toulouse (Labège-Innopole) in June 1987. Prior to this, his work had been rarely seen in the country, with only a small exhibition at Galerie Bama in Paris in 1982. The CRAC exhibition marked a significant recognition of Roth's oeuvre in France, showcasing his unconventional approach to art that blurred the boundaries between life and creation.

Key facts

  • Dieter Roth had his first major French exhibition at CRAC Toulouse in June 1987.
  • Prior to 1987, his work was rarely exhibited in France.
  • A previous exhibition at Galerie Bama in Paris took place in 1982.
  • The CRAC exhibition was his first large-scale show in France.
  • Roth is known for his multidisciplinary and ephemeral art.
  • The exhibition was held at CRAC in Labège-Innopole, Toulouse.
  • Roth's work challenges traditional boundaries between art and life.
  • The exhibition occurred in June 1987.

Entities

Artists

  • Dieter Roth

Institutions

  • Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain (CRAC) Toulouse
  • Galerie Bama

Locations

  • Toulouse
  • Labège-Innopole
  • Paris
  • France

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