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Palais de Tokyo Examines Photography and Sculpture

exhibition · 2026-04-23

From November 1991 to April 1992, the Palais de Tokyo in Paris hosted a major exhibition exploring the intersection of photography and sculpture. Curated by Robert Delpire, Michel Frizot, and Dominique Païni, the show featured works by key figures in photography from 19th-century pioneers to contemporary artists. In conjunction with the exhibition, Régis Durand interviewed Michel Frizot about the significance of pairing the two media and the archaeological connotations of photography and sculpture.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Palais de Tokyo from November 1991 to April 1992.
  • Theme: photography and sculpture.
  • Organized by Robert Delpire, Michel Frizot, and Dominique Païni.
  • Included works from 19th-century inventors to contemporary artists.
  • Régis Durand interviewed Michel Frizot about the exhibition.
  • Discussion covered the archaeological aspects of photography and sculpture.

Entities

Artists

  • Robert Delpire
  • Michel Frizot
  • Dominique Païni
  • Régis Durand

Institutions

  • Palais de Tokyo

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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