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Vandalism Strikes Feminist Art Exhibition in Nîmes

5/5/2025

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A feminist art exhibition in Nîmes, France, named "Cyprine Benzin," faced a devastating act of vandalism on April 25-26, with over 30 artworks destroyed. Artist Kamille Lévêque Jégo voiced her alarm over the growing intolerance towards female artists. Though the exhibition celebrated women's empowerment and was scheduled to run until June 13, it is now closed for investigation. Both Jégo and the gallery director remain determined to push forward.

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A feminist art exhibition in Nîmes, France, named "Cyprine Benzin," faced a devastating act of vandalism on April 25-26, with over 30 artworks destroyed. Artist Kamille Lévêque Jégo voiced her alarm over the growing intolerance towards female artists. Though the exhibition celebrated women's empowerment and was scheduled to run until June 13, it is now closed for investigation. Both Jégo and the gallery director remain determined to push forward.