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On September 10, 2026, the Walker Art Center announced Claire Atherton: Growing the Image, a film series celebrating the acclaimed editor's more than 40-year career and her influence on contemporary moving-image practice. The series, running from October 1–10, 2026, at the Walker Cinema in Minneapolis, highlights Atherton's landmark collaborations with filmmaker Chantal Akerman and directors Éric Baudelaire, Luc Decaster, Bani Khoshnoudi, and Maria Kourkouta. Opening weekend includes a screening of Akerman's D'Est (From the East) (1993) from the Walker's Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection, with Atherton appearing in person for conversations. Screenings range from $8 to $15, with discounts for members, seniors, and students.
The Signal
The series positions Atherton's Taoist-influenced editing philosophy as a creative force that has shaped avant-garde cinema and installation art, particularly through her 30-year partnership with Akerman. For collectors and curators, this retrospective underscores the growing institutional recognition of editors as auteurs, elevating Atherton's role in co-conceiving Akerman's installations. The Walker's focus on moving-image practice signals a continued commitment to film as a fine art medium, offering audiences rare access to a key figure whose work bridges cinema and gallery spaces.
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- Artists: Claire Atherton, Chantal Akerman, Éric Baudelaire, Luc Decaster, Bani Khoshnoudi, Maria Kourkouta
- People: Claire Atherton, Chantal Akerman, Éric Baudelaire, Luc Decaster, Bani Khoshnoudi, Maria Kourkouta
- Museums: Walker Art Center
- Locations: Minneapolis
- Prices: $8, $6, $15, $12
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