Le décor est planté… Ceramics in the spotlight, Bernardaud Foundation, Limoges, France
June 24 - October 24, 2011
The Fondation Bernardaud presents an exhibition devoted to decorative art. American for the most part, several artists will be making their debut in France. Some have already earned an international reputation and many are creating works especially for the occasion. This exhibition presents artists who make use of ceramics to create decorative art. Today, all artists – and not just ceramic artists – are free to use ceramics to express their art. In very different registers, each artist offers a different take on decorative art. Some set out deliberately to subvert everyday objects, others exalt them in the purest trompe-l’oeil tradition. Some conduct a reflection focused on architectural or decorative aspects, others parody the canons of classical sculpture. The actors are ready and the stage is set – let the play begin!
Laurent de Verneuil
Curator
Participating artists:
Marc Alberghina, France
Susan Beiner, USA
Nathan Craven, USA
Robert Dawson, UK
Neil Forrest, Canada
Leopold Foulem, Canada
Trine Hovden, Norway
Phillip Maberry, USA
Paul Scott, UK
Richard Shaw, USA
Jesse Small, USA
Tamsin van Essen, UK
John Williams, USA
Fondation d’entreprise Bernardaud
27, avenue Albert Thomas
87000 Limoges, France
+33 (0)5 55 10 55 91
www.bernardaud.fr/index.php?id=uk23
From June, 24th to October, 24th 2011
Everyday (including holidays) except sunday
From 9.45 am to 11.15 am and from 1.30 pm to 4.15 pm
In October, by appointments.
Guided tour, including the summer exhibit
Adults : 4,50€
Group of 10 or more : 4€
Free for children under 12
Museum store: Monday to saturday, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Hélène Huret, Director +33 (0)1 43 12 52 06 | hhuret@bernardaud.fr
Ségolène Dufresne, Press relations +33 (0)1 43 12 52 03 | sdufresne@bernardaud.fr
