Claire Fontaine

Claire Fontaine is a Paris-based collective founded in 2004, often described as a 'readymade artist' that operates as a fictional persona or alter ego. The collective, primarily associated with artists Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill, produces work that engages with political philosophy, institutional critique, and the commodification of art, frequently incorporating neon text, video, and altered found objects. Their practice draws heavily on theorists such as Giorgio Agamben and Guy Debord, positioning art as a site of resistance and questioning the conditions of contemporary capitalism.