Villa Arson Hosts Nathalie Magnan Retrospective 'Magnanrama'

The Villa Arson in Nice is currently hosting an exhibition titled 'Magnanrama. Portraits, Networks, and News of Nathalie Magnan,' which pays tribute to the important media theorist, filmmaker, and cyberfeminist Nathalie Magnan, who lived from 1956 to 2016. This exhibition, running until May 31, 2026, serves as a collective biography and 'femmage' that showcases the contributions of Magnan's mentors, peers, and successors. Notable artists featured include Barbara Hammer, Shu Lea Cheang, the Old Boys Network, VNS Matrix, The Yes Men, Guerilla Girls, Julia Scher, Chloé Desmoineaux, Bobby Brim, Ada LaNerd, and Cindy Coutant. Though she never labeled herself as an artist, Magnan made significant contributions across technology, feminism, and LGBTQI+ advocacy. Her archives are housed at the Archives de la critique d’art in Rennes.