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Vito Acconci Exhibition at Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nantes (2004)

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nantes, France, hosted a solo exhibition of Vito Acconci from July 16 to October 17, 2004. The show presented works spanning Acconci's career, including his early performance and video pieces as well as later architectural projects. Acconci, known for his provocative body-based art and conceptual works, transitioned from poetry to performance in the late 1960s and later to architecture and design. The exhibition highlighted his influence on contemporary art and his exploration of public space. A PDF catalog accompanied the show.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from July 16 to October 17, 2004.
  • Venue: Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France.
  • Focused on Vito Acconci's career-spanning practice.
  • Included early performance, video, and architectural works.
  • Acconci began as a poet before moving to performance art.
  • He later shifted focus to architecture and design.
  • A PDF catalog was available for download.
  • The exhibition was covered by artpress magazine.

Entities

Artists

  • Vito Acconci

Institutions

  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes
  • artpress

Locations

  • Nantes
  • France

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