Matthieu Laurette's First French Retrospective at MAC VAL Explores 30 Years of Media Infiltration and Economic Critique

The first retrospective of Matthieu Laurette in France, titled 'une rétrospective dérivée (1993–2023)', is on display at MAC VAL in Vitry-sur-Seine until 3 March. This exhibition highlights thirty years of exploration into themes of fame, value, and economic systems. Early works, such as Money-Back Products (1993–2001), took advantage of corporate refund policies, captured through tours and sculptures. Laurette made appearances on television, showcasing Situationist placards. His 2000 series, El Gran Trueque, illustrated the randomness of money. Featured pieces include Untitled (World Map) and Selected Works Currently On Display Elsewhere. Later contributions encompass the Other Countries Pavilion/Citizenship Project (2001–23) and financial transaction pieces like THINGS (2010–). The exhibition also incorporates merchandise collaborations and a non-linear arrangement that nods to Situationist dérive practices.