Gustave Fayet's Abstract Rugs and 350 Objects Shown at Fondation Louis Vuitton

At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, 350 objects made by Gustave Fayet are displayed alongside his collection of masterpieces. Fayet, described as a "toucheatouiste," worked as an amateur painter, decorator, and creator of ceramics and stained glass, but he became best known for his rugs, which were produced from his abstract watercolors. The presentation focuses on the strange forms of his own creations rather than solely on the works he collected. The exhibition places his handmade output in direct dialogue with the masterpieces he gathered, offering a dual view of Fayet as both collector and maker. The display includes his ceramics, stained glass, and the abstract watercolor-based rugs that established his reputation. In total, 350 objects of his own creation are exhibited next to his collection of masterpieces. The show is on view at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.