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Retour de Rome at Collection Lambert in Avignon

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The exhibition 'Retour de Rome' was held at the Collection Lambert in Avignon, France, from December 14, 2008, to May 31, 2009. The show featured works by artists who had been residents at the French Academy in Rome (Villa Medici), presenting a selection of contemporary art that reflected their time in Rome. The exhibition was accompanied by a PDF catalogue available for download. The Collection Lambert is a renowned contemporary art museum in Avignon, housed in a historic 18th-century building. The exhibition brought together diverse artistic practices, highlighting the influence of the Roman residency on the artists' work.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Retour de Rome'
  • Held at Collection Lambert in Avignon, France
  • Duration: December 14, 2008 to May 31, 2009
  • Featured artists who were residents at the French Academy in Rome (Villa Medici)
  • PDF catalogue available for download
  • Collection Lambert is a contemporary art museum in Avignon
  • Museum housed in an 18th-century building
  • Exhibition explored the impact of the Roman residency on artists' work

Entities

Institutions

  • Collection Lambert
  • French Academy in Rome
  • Villa Medici

Locations

  • Avignon
  • France
  • Rome

Sources