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Pierre Renoir’s Maigret is stoical and efficient, and will not be vamped by Winna Winifried’s peculiar femme fatale, as hard as she tries.

From the opener of “La Femme d’Argent,” lifted by Godin’s nimble basslines, the vibes were, as they say, immaculate.

Spanning four decades, the exhibition displayed the artist’s transformation into myriad identities — from cinematic femme fatale to Rococo coquette — in full-color wall murals and framed black-and-white vignettes, as well as the 1997 feature film she directed, “Office Killer.”

And a public programming lineup tied to the exhibition included self-care workshops, live music by Black femme musicians, plus a diverse showcase of queer stand-up comedians.

Ultimately, the French femme fatale catches her attention for other reasons.