L'Ange de l'Histoire 2.0 at Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paris

The exhibition titled 'L'Ange de l'Histoire 2.0' took place at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Paris from April 25 to July 7, 2013, showcasing approximately fifteen emerging international artists. The artworks were arranged in a spacious hall with minimal partitions, which limited interaction among pieces. Among the highlights were Jules de Balincourt's expansive work and performance artifacts from Lili Reynaud-Dewar and Simon Fujiwara. Image collections were presented by Haris Epaminonda and David Noonan, while Josephine Meckseper offered a critique of consumer culture through exaggerated displays. Meredyth Sparks and Clément Rodzielski modified images sourced from the internet. Isabelle Cornaro and Carol Bove employed museum display techniques. Although the exhibition referenced Walter Benjamin's 'Angel of History,' it lacked a strong emphasis on historical narratives, with Walead Beshty's striking relief being particularly notable.