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Jean Cocteau Retrospective at Centre Pompidou

exhibition · 2026-04-23

A retrospective of Jean Cocteau's work is held at Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris from September 25, 2003 to January 5, 2004. Curators Dominique Païni and François Nemer discuss their choices with Jacques Henric, addressing Cocteau's persistently negative image in the contemporary art world.

Key facts

  • Retrospective of Jean Cocteau at Centre Georges Pompidou
  • Dates: September 25, 2003 to January 5, 2004
  • Curators: Dominique Païni and François Nemer
  • Interviewer: Jacques Henric
  • Cocteau's image remains negative in contemporary art circles
  • Location: Paris, France

Entities

Artists

  • Jean Cocteau

Institutions

  • Centre Georges Pompidou
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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