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Michel Journiac Exhibition 'Le Corps Transfiguré' Opens March 21, 2026

exhibition · 2026-04-21

An exhibition titled 'Michel Journiac, Le corps transfiguré' will be presented from March 21 to May 2, 2026. The show features the 1976 work 'Rituel du sang - Stigmates' by Michel Journiac. This presentation coincides with the publication of a new book about the artist. The exhibition is organized by Galerie Christophe Gaillard, with photography by Éric Simon. The artist's estate has granted permission for the display. The exhibition explores themes of the transfigured body, central to Journiac's practice. It highlights his significant contributions to contemporary art through ritualistic and bodily interventions. The gallery will showcase this important historical work for a six-week period.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Michel Journiac, Le corps transfiguré' runs March 21-May 2, 2026
  • Features 1976 work 'Rituel du sang - Stigmates' by Michel Journiac
  • Organized by Galerie Christophe Gaillard
  • Photography by Éric Simon
  • Coincides with publication of a book about the artist
  • Courtesy of the artist's estate
  • Explores themes of the transfigured body
  • Six-week exhibition duration

Entities

Artists

  • Michel Journiac
  • Éric Simon

Institutions

  • Galerie Christophe Gaillard

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