Annette Messager

     For my first French Culture blog post on French art, I am doing Annette Messager. Annette Messager is a French artist who's art work varies to just about any form there is.  "Installation" is one form of art that she uses. "Installation" is a genre of 3 dimensional art that is usually used specifically to transform and alter the perception of space. Messager's art does not all fit into this one category, she is just known for her work with "Installation" because she is so talented with it. Her work is also very recognizable because of it's unique features. Her pieces usually, if not always, are made up with a majority of  photographs, prints, and even pictures she draws. She has been featured in several different contemporary art magazines such as "Bomb", "Journal of Contemporary Art", and even an Australian visual arts magazine called "Eyeline". She has also been featured in "New York Times" on several occasions. She and her artwork are all very unique and beautiful, and show her amazing imagination and creativity.

À Corps Perdu (Meaning "Heart and Soul")

How has your subject influenced French culture?

        Annette Messager's art work has influenced French culture in many ways. Her art work has been displayed in museums all over France. It has also appeared in museums around the world as solo exhibitions. This has greatly influenced French culture because not only have people in different countries seen it, many have gone to France to see more from her and many other artists.

What significance, if any, does your subject have on American culture?

       My subject has influenced American culture some but not as much as it has influenced France. The "Installation" method seems to have really taken off in this decade. There have also been many people coming from America to see her artwork. It is incredibly unique and this catches many people's eyes.She was also a very devoted feminist.