Pinault Collection's Black and White Exhibition at Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes

exhibition · 2026-05-01

An exhibition titled "Beyond Color: Black and White in the Pinault Collection" is currently showcasing 107 pieces by 57 artists, many of which are being displayed for the first time. Curated by Jean-Jacques Aillagon, this collection features a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, and video art, as well as notable fashion from Balenciaga and Saint-Laurent. Taking place in the historic Couvent des Jacobins, a renovated 14th-century building, the event features a prominent 26-meter tower and a large LED screen. Visitors can view works from acclaimed artists like Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst until August 29, 2021.

Key facts

Exhibition 'Au-delà de la couleur. Le noir et le blanc dans la Collection Pinault' at Couvent des Jacobins, Rennes
107 works by 57 artists, many never before shown in Pinault exhibitions
Curated by Jean-Jacques Aillagon, director general of Pinault Collection
Venue: Couvent des Jacobins, a 14th-century convent restored between 2014 and 2017
Features a 26-meter tower with 70 sqm LED screen
Includes works by Sun Yuan & Peng Yu, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Maurizio Cattelan, Adel Abdessemed
Adel Abdessemed's 'Coup de tête' depicts Zinedine Zidane's 2006 World Cup headbutt
Runs until August 29, 2021

Entities

Artists

Institutions

Pinault Collection
Couvent des Jacobins
Balenciaga
Saint-Laurent
Fondation Maeght
Louvre Lens
Artribune

Locations

Rennes
France
Brittany
Carnac
Las Vegas
Metz
place Sainte-Anne

Sources

Artribune — 2021-07-19