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Gilles Mahé: The Artist as 'Respirateur'

artist · 2026-04-24

Gilles Mahé is an artist who does not have a studio and does not produce objects. He is described as a 'respirateur' (breather), similar to Marcel Duchamp's self-definition. Through his projects, he animates situations and brings people together.

Key facts

  • Gilles Mahé is an artist without a studio.
  • Mahé does not produce objects.
  • He is compared to Marcel Duchamp's self-definition as a 'respirateur'.
  • His projects animate situations and bring people together.

Entities

Artists

  • Gilles Mahé
  • Marcel Duchamp

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