Marc-Olivier Wahler's Inaugural Exhibition at Palais de Tokyo
Marc-Olivier Wahler's first exhibition as director of the Palais de Tokyo, titled 'Cinq milliards d'années' (Five Billion Years), opened on September 14, 2006, and ran until December 31, 2006. The exhibition aimed to be innovative in concept, marking a new direction for the institution. The title references the age of the Earth, hinting at themes of deep time and cosmic scale. The show featured works by multiple artists, though specific names are not detailed in the source. The exhibition was presented as a significant event due to both the directorial debut and its conceptual ambition.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: Cinq milliards d'années
- Venue: Palais de Tokyo, Paris
- Dates: 14 September to 31 December 2006
- First exhibition curated by Marc-Olivier Wahler as new director
- Exhibition concept described as innovative
- Title refers to five billion years, the age of the Earth
- Event considered significant for both directorial change and conceptual approach
- Source publication: artpress (November 2006 issue)
Entities
Institutions
- Palais de Tokyo
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —