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