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Jim Dine's graphic oeuvre showcased in first French museum retrospective

exhibition · 2026-04-23

At 72, Jim Dine receives his first major French museum exhibition this spring, 'L'Odyssée de Jim Dine' (curated by Caroline Joubert). The show features 150 prints from 1985 to 2006, many large-format, highlighting the lesser-known graphic side of his work. Held at the Musée des beaux-arts in Caen (16 March–11 June 2007) and BNF – Site Richelieu in Paris (24 April–17 June 2007), the exhibition underscores Dine's significant contribution to the renewal of printmaking.

Key facts

  • Jim Dine is 72 years old.
  • This is the first major French museum exhibition dedicated to Dine.
  • The exhibition is titled 'L'Odyssée de Jim Dine'.
  • Caroline Joubert is the curator.
  • 150 prints from 1985 to 2006 are on display.
  • Many prints are large-format.
  • The exhibition focuses on Dine's less-known graphic work.
  • Dine's printed work has significantly renewed the print medium.

Entities

Artists

  • Jim Dine

Institutions

  • Musée des beaux-arts de Caen
  • Bibliothèque nationale de France – Site Richelieu

Locations

  • Caen
  • France
  • Paris

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