Celebrating Chantal Akerman and Tina Barney at Jeu de Paume’s 20th Anniversary

The Jeu de Paume, an art center and exhibition space in Paris, marks its twentieth anniversary this autumn. It celebrates with two major exhibitions: American photographer Tina Barney is showcased in Family Ties, a retrospective that traverses her distinguished career as a portraitist; and Traveling, a comprehensive archival exhibition exploring the eclectic oeuvre of Belgian filmmaker, artist, and writer Chantal Akerman.

Can a few dozen square meters adequately honor the myriad lives of Chantal Akerman, whose pioneering work straddles the realms of art, cinema, and literature, impacting generations of aficionados? This season, Jeu de Paume rises to the challenge. The...

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