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Anne et Patrick Poirier's Summer Exhibitions in Avignon and L'Isle-sur-Sorgue

exhibition · 2026-04-23

In the summer of 2009, Anne and Patrick Poirier showcased two exhibitions. "Vertiges, vestiges," held at Chapelle Saint-Charles in Avignon from July 4 to September 30, included a reflective floor, a glowing ladder, ancient relics, and a film featuring sounds from their late son. Meanwhile, at Maison René Char in L'Isle-sur-Sorgue, from July 4 to October 11, the exhibition presented "Cerveau de l'archéologue," herbarium research, and "Amnesia," which illustrated a city of lost memories intended for future archaeologists in 2235 AD. Additionally, two books were released: "Anne et Patrick Poirier, vertiges/Vestiges" by Gallimard and "L'Atelier de Anne et Patrick Poirier" published by Thalia édition.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Vertiges, vestiges' at Chapelle Saint-Charles, Avignon, July 4–September 30, 2009
  • Exhibition at Maison René Char, L'Isle-sur-Sorgue, July 4–October 11, 2009
  • Mirror floor with luminous ladder in the chapel
  • Apse filled with ancient fragments including scattered eyes
  • Film with silent landscapes and sounds by the artists' deceased son
  • Metronomes set to the artists' heartbeats
  • Model 'Amnesia' depicting a forgotten city with ruins to be discovered in 2235 AD
  • Two books published: 'Anne et Patrick Poirier, vertiges/Vestiges' (Gallimard) and 'L'Atelier de Anne et Patrick Poirier' (Thalia édition)

Entities

Artists

  • Anne Poirier
  • Patrick Poirier
  • Marc Augé
  • Damien Sausset
  • Evelyne Artaud

Institutions

  • Chapelle Saint-Charles
  • Maison René Char
  • Gallimard
  • Thalia édition

Locations

  • Avignon
  • France
  • L'Isle-sur-Sorgue

Sources