Oyvind Fahlström Retrospective at Institut d'art contemporain, Villeurbanne
A retrospective of Swedish-born artist Oyvind Fahlström (1928–1976) was held at the Institut d'art contemporain in Villeurbanne, France, from February 15 to May 26, 2002. The exhibition covered his diverse practice including paintings, drawings, and multimedia works that critique political and social issues through a pop-art influenced style. Fahlström is known for his variable paintings with movable elements and his engagement with mass media and comic strip aesthetics. The show was accompanied by a PDF catalogue available for download.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: February 15 to May 26, 2002
- Venue: Institut d'art contemporain, Villeurbanne, France
- Artist: Oyvind Fahlström (born 1928, died 1976)
- Fahlström was Swedish-born
- Exhibition included paintings, drawings, and multimedia works
- Fahlström created variable paintings with movable elements
- His work critiques political and social issues
- A PDF catalogue was available for download
Entities
Artists
- Oyvind Fahlström
Institutions
- Institut d'art contemporain
Locations
- Villeurbanne
- France
Sources
- artpress —