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Marta Gili on Jeu de Paume's identity and upcoming shows

institutional · 2026-05-04

In an interview, outgoing director Marta Gili discusses Jeu de Paume's unique role as an art center without permanent collections, focusing on images from photography to video. She explains its funding model (70% public, 30% private) and collaborative approach, citing the Gordon Matta-Clark exhibition co-produced with the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Upcoming projects include a Dorothea Lange retrospective and the first French solo show on Luigi Ghirri. Gili emphasizes gender parity in programming and the importance of satellite projects and a virtual exhibition space.

Key facts

  • Jeu de Paume is an art center, not a museum, with no permanent collections.
  • 70% of its resources come from the French Ministry of Culture.
  • 30% of funding comes from patrons, sponsors, and the bookstore.
  • The Gordon Matta-Clark exhibition was co-produced with the Bronx Museum of the Arts.
  • A major Dorothea Lange retrospective is scheduled after summer 2018.
  • The first French monographic exhibition on Luigi Ghirri will open next year.
  • Jeu de Paume's programming is gender-equal among artists and curators.
  • The institution runs a virtual exhibition space and satellite programming for young curators.

Entities

Artists

  • Gordon Matta-Clark
  • Dorothea Lange
  • Luigi Ghirri

Institutions

  • Jeu de Paume
  • Bronx Museum of the Arts
  • French Ministry of Culture
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources