Marian Goodman Gallery is delighted to announce Histoires des oreillers, an In Focus Presentation dedicated to Annette Messager. The selection of works features historic and iconic works, some of which are rarely shown to the public.

While the exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris celebrates animality in her work, this new presentation unveils narratives centered on romantic imagery and intimate secrets. It showcases the mischievous spirit and unconventional materials that have characterized the artist’s work since her early years. The works highlight, amongst other things, her penchant for repurposing everyday objects, as illustrated by Histoire des oreillers I (1995–1996) and Les amoureux (2016); her fondness for wordplay in Les lignes de la main (1988), Mes ouvrages (Tolérance) (1988–1989) and Spleen (2025), and her exploration of sexist stereotypes in Les qualificatifs donnés aux femmes (1972) and Just married (2011).

A few streets away from the gallery at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris, the critically acclaimed exhibition ‘Une Hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps’ continues through 20 September. More than 80 works by Annette Messager are on display in about fifteen rooms, arranged along a thematic route where they engage in a dialogue with the museum’s collections.