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Street Art Meets Empire Furniture at Cadillac Castle

exhibition · 2026-07-20

An exciting exhibition titled "Drôles de meubles, ça déménage" is currently on display at the Château ducal in Cadillac-sur-Garonne, showcasing furniture from the historical "Les Aliénés" collection of the Mobilier national. Open until November 15, this event features innovative interpretations of classic pieces by contemporary artists, including Pimax’s vibrant "Nourf-desk" alongside works from Philippe Borderieux and Agnès Thurnauer. The château, originally constructed for Jean-Louis de Nogaret de la Valette under Henri IV, has hosted notable figures such as Louis XIV and Molière and was restored from 2021 to 2023 after serving as a prison until the mid-20th century.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Drôles de meubles, ça déménage avec le Mobilier national et les monuments nationaux' at Château ducal de Cadillac-sur-Garonne
  • Runs until November 15
  • Features furniture from Mobilier national's 'Les Aliénés' collection
  • Artists include Pimax, Philippe Borderieux, Pierre Marie, Sylvie Abélanet, Mattia Bonetti, Julien Vermeulen, Agnès Thurnauer, Constance Guisset, Victor Fleury Ponsin, Jean-Michel Bourillot
  • Castle built under Henri IV for Jean-Louis de Nogaret de la Valette, duc d'Épernon
  • Hosted Louis XIV, Molière, Anne d'Autriche, Mazarin
  • Used as a prison from 1818 to 1950s
  • CMN restored the castle between 2021 and 2023

Entities

Artists

  • Pimax
  • Philippe Borderieux
  • Pierre Marie
  • Sylvie Abélanet
  • Mattia Bonetti
  • Julien Vermeulen
  • Agnès Thurnauer
  • Constance Guisset
  • Victor Fleury Ponsin
  • Jean-Michel Bourillot
  • Frédérique Morrel

Institutions

  • Mobilier national
  • Centre des monuments nationaux
  • Connaissance des Arts

Locations

  • Château ducal de Cadillac-sur-Garonne
  • Cadillac-sur-Garonne
  • France
  • Place de la Libération
  • 33410 Cadillac-sur-Garonne

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