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France Launches Triennial 'La Force de l'Art' at Grand Palais in 2006

exhibition · 2026-04-23

France inaugurated its own triennial art event, 'La Force de l'Art', held at the Grand Palais from May 9 to June 25, 2006. The exhibition featured approximately 170 artists working in France, selected by fifteen curators. Bernard Marcelis, an external observer of the French art scene, documented the preparations.

Key facts

  • First edition of the triennial 'La Force de l'Art'
  • Held at Grand Palais, Paris
  • Dates: May 9 to June 25, 2006
  • Approximately 170 artists invited
  • Fifteen curators issued invitations
  • Bernard Marcelis investigated the preparations
  • France joins other countries in organizing a recurring triennial
  • Title of the event: 'La Force de l'Art'

Entities

Institutions

  • Grand Palais
  • artpress

Locations

  • France
  • Paris

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