Printemps de Septembre 2009: Là où je suis n'existe pas in Toulouse
The second installment of Printemps de Septembre, named "Là où je suis n'existe pas," took place in Toulouse from September 25 to October 18, 2009, under the curation of Christian Bernard from Mamco Geneva. This edition echoed the inaugural one, focusing on themes of presence and memory. Key locations included the Jacobins, Château d'eau, École des beaux-arts, and Musée des Augustins, while the Maison éclusière was not part of the event. The Abattoirs showcased "Sept Pièces faciles," featuring contemporary art from Mamco, including notable works like Adel Abdessemed's "Habibi," installations by Berlinde de Bruyckere, and Victor Burgin's piece at Hôtel-Dieu. Critic Bernard Marcelis expressed discontent with Jim Shaw's and Cosima von Bonin's contributions. Christian Bernard also incorporated private galleries from Midi-Pyrénées, with Éric Mangion poised to take over.
Key facts
- Event: Printemps de Septembre 2009, titled 'Là où je suis n'existe pas'
- Dates: September 25 to October 18, 2009
- Location: Toulouse, France, multiple venues
- Curator: Christian Bernard, director of Mamco Geneva
- Key exhibition: 'Sept Pièces faciles' at Les Abattoirs featuring works from Mamco
- Notable works: Adel Abdessemed's 'Habibi', Berlinde de Bruyckere at Jacobins, Victor Burgin at Hôtel-Dieu
- Criticism: Jim Shaw's installation overshadowed by Picasso and Dalí curtains; Cosima von Bonin's work derivative
- Next director: Éric Mangion, director of Villa Arson in Nice
Entities
Artists
- Adel Abdessemed
- Berlinde de Bruyckere
- Victor Burgin
- Pierre Vadi
- Cécile Bart
- Jim Shaw
- Cosima von Bonin
- Pablo Picasso
- Salvador Dalí
- Martin Kippenberger
- Christian Bernard
- Éric Mangion
Institutions
- Printemps de Septembre
- Mamco Genève
- Musée des Augustins
- Les Abattoirs
- Jacobins
- Château d'eau
- École des beaux-arts
- Hôtel-Dieu
- Villa Arson
Locations
- Toulouse
- France
- Midi-Pyrénées
- Nice
Sources
- artpress —