Jeremy Deller's 'Carte Blanche' at Palais de Tokyo: A Global Folk Archive
From September 25, 2008, to January 4, 2009, the Palais de Tokyo in Paris showcased 'D'une révolution à l'autre,' under the curation of Jeremy Deller. Marion Duquerroy reviewed the exhibition in art press n°352 (January 2009), highlighting its blend of historical and modern artifacts centered on the theme of revolutions. Deller worked closely with the curatorial team and enlisted experts such as Alan Kane and Matthew Price to design specific rooms. Notable features included William Scott's reinterpretations of San Francisco artworks, a focus on the early 20th-century electro-acoustic revolution in Russia, the 'Folk Archive' by Deller and Kane, archives from Golf Drouot, and aspects of Manchester's industrial revolution. Duquerroy praised the exhibition's ambitious title and its unified vision amidst varied elements.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'D'une révolution à l'autre' ran from September 25, 2008 to January 4, 2009 at Palais de Tokyo, Paris.
- Jeremy Deller, winner of the 2004 Turner Prize, was given a 'carte blanche' to curate the show.
- Deller collaborated with Palais de Tokyo curators and invited specialists Alan Kane, Matthew Price, Andreï Smirnov, Scott King, and Marc Touché.
- The exhibition included works by William Scott, a Folk Archive by Deller and Alan Kane, archives from Golf Drouot, and materials on Manchester's industrial revolution.
- Golf Drouot archives featured Sheila, Eddie Mitchell, Johnny Hallyday, and Les Chaussettes noires, influenced by the Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley.
- A room was dedicated to the electro-acoustic revolution in early 20th-century Russia.
- The show ended with protest banners by Ed Hall hung from the ceiling.
- Reviewer Marion Duquerroy suggested the exhibition could have been named after Deller, as it extended his folk archive concept globally.
Entities
Artists
- Jeremy Deller
- Ed Hall
- Alan Kane
- Scott King
- Matt Price
- William Scott
- Andreï Smirnov
- Marc Touché
- Sheila
- Eddie Mitchell
- Johnny Hallyday
- Les Chaussettes noires
- Rolling Stones
- Elvis Presley
- David Bowie
- Ziggy Stardust
- Marion Duquerroy
Institutions
- Palais de Tokyo
- White Columns
- art press
- Golf Drouot
Locations
- Paris
- France
- San Francisco
- United States
- Russia
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
Sources
- artpress —