BONDED Launches in Paris with 'Dos contre dos' Celebrating Artistic Friendship
In Paris, a new exhibition space named BONDED has opened its doors, debuting with 'Dos contre dos,' which showcases the talents of painters Adam Bilardi and Tom Chatenet. Curated by Mathilde Matteucci, the exhibition delves into the ten-year friendship between the two artists and its influence on their artistic approaches. Bilardi's artwork features emotional landscapes populated by symbolic figures, including dogs and men, while Chatenet uses the chair as a basis for his painterly exploration. This exhibition is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 19, 2026, at BONDED and includes a text contribution from Margaux Bonopera, Head of Exhibitions at the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles.
Key facts
- BONDED is a new exhibition platform in Paris founded by Mathilde Matteucci.
- The inaugural exhibition is titled 'Dos contre dos' (French for 'Back to Back').
- It features painters Adam Bilardi and Tom Chatenet.
- Bilardi and Chatenet have known each other since their late teenage years and were part of a collective.
- Bilardi's latest works include dogs, male figures, and landscapes with twilight atmospheres.
- Chatenet's works explore the chair as a motif, using it to organize space and experiment with painting.
- The exhibition runs from June 4–19, 2026.
- A text by Margaux Bonopera, Head of Exhibitions at Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, accompanies the show.
Entities
Artists
- Adam Bilardi
- Tom Chatenet
- Mathilde Matteucci
- Margaux Bonopera
Institutions
- BONDED
- Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles
- Whitewall
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Arles