Mulhouse 001: Young French Artists Showcase Alongside Art Basel
From June 14 to 17, 2001, the inaugural Mulhouse 001 art fair took place at the Parc des expositions in Mulhouse, France, showcasing recent graduates from French art institutions. Organized by Michel Samuel-Weis, the fair included 43 artists representing 26 different schools, although the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon was notably absent. Designed to resemble a commercial art fair, it aligned with Art Basel. A jury recognized Sophie Debieuvre and Aurélien Froment with a shared prize of 100,000 francs. The exhibition featured various mediums such as installation, video, photography, sculpture, and painting, with significant works from artists like Nicolas Pinier, Laétitia Matrat, and Aurélien Froment, supporting Mulhouse's visual arts cultural policy.
Key facts
- Mulhouse 001 took place June 14-17, 2001 at Parc des expositions, Mulhouse, France.
- Organized by Michel Samuel-Weis, deputy mayor for culture.
- 26 French art schools participated, presenting 43 artists.
- Notable absent schools: École supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon and Villa Arson.
- Joint prize of 100,000 francs awarded to Sophie Debieuvre and Aurélien Froment.
- Jury included Peter Pakesch, Chris Dercon, Jacques Imbert, Bernard Blistène, Jany Bourdais, Fabrice Herrgott.
- Works included Nicolas Pinier's 'Jardin de voyage', Laétitia Matrat's grass clothing, and Aurélien Froment's invisible-ball football video.
- Event coincided with Art Basel to benefit from its audience.
- Part of Mulhouse's cultural policy supporting visual arts, including commission to Jean-Pierre Raynaud and Le Quai art school.
Entities
Artists
- Nicolas Pinier
- Laétitia Matrat
- Aurélien Froment
- Alexandre Chevalier
- Sandra Musy
- Magali Lecoq
- Delphine Rivalland
- Sophie Debieuvre
- Nadia Boursin Pireau
- Jean-Pierre Raynaud
- Fabrice Hybert
- Jérôme Bosch
- Édouard Manet
- Peter Pakesch
- Chris Dercon
- Jacques Imbert
- Bernard Blistène
- Jany Bourdais
- Fabrice Herrgott
- Michel Samuel-Weis
Institutions
- École supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon
- Villa Arson
- Le Quai
- Art Basel
Locations
- Mulhouse
- France
- Parc des expositions
Sources
- artpress —