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Michel Journiac retrospective at MAMCS Strasbourg

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Musée d'art moderne et contemporain in Strasbourg, France, presents the first museum retrospective of Michel Journiac since his death in 1995, running from February 19 to May 19, 2004. The exhibition aims to overturn the hierarchy that has reduced Journiac's legacy to a few iconic gestures, seeking to restore the depth and coherence of his work within the art history of the last thirty years. The show addresses a long-overdue recognition of the artist's contributions.

Key facts

  • First museum exhibition dedicated to Michel Journiac since his death in 1995.
  • Held at Musée d'art moderne et contemporain, Strasbourg, France.
  • Exhibition dates: February 19 to May 19, 2004.
  • Aims to correct the reduction of Journiac's work to a few gestures.
  • Seeks to restore the artist's place in art history of the past thirty years.

Entities

Artists

  • Michel Journiac

Institutions

  • Musée d'art moderne et contemporain

Locations

  • Strasbourg
  • France

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