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Annie Bascoul's 'En quête de beauté' Blends Lace with 3D Printing in Clermont-Ferrand

exhibition · 2026-08-18

Annie Bascoul's exhibition, 'En quête de beauté,' will be showcased at Clermont-Ferrand's art centre from June 19 to September 20, 2026. Bascoul integrates lace, textiles, sculpture, and technology, claiming that innovation enriches traditional craftsmanship. Her artistic evolution began with sewing, transitioning from textile bases to intricate three-dimensional lace, which she reimagines into architectural and furniture designs. By fusing handcraft techniques with video, 3D printing, and laser cutting, she broadens the scope of conventional methods. Visitors will experience a journey starting in a garden adorned with knitted columns and sculptural dresses, leading to an interior where lace acts as both partitions and furniture, all within a predominantly white space that highlights the dance of light and shadow, showcasing the harmony between tradition and contemporary artistry.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'En quête de beauté' by Annie Bascoul opens June 19, 2026 at the art centre in Clermont-Ferrand.
  • The show runs through September 20, 2026.
  • The city of Clermont-Ferrand gave the artist carte blanche for the exhibition.
  • Bascoul's practice includes sewing, painting, and has focused on lace since 2010.
  • The exhibition blends lace with video, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
  • Lace appears as architecture, sculpture, furniture, and partition walls.
  • The exhibition layout resembles a garden with knitted columns and dress-sculptures, then an interior space.
  • The artist emphasizes that technology extends traditional know-how rather than replacing it.

Entities

Artists

  • Annie Bascoul

Institutions

  • Centre d'art de Clermont-Ferrand

Locations

  • Clermont-Ferrand
  • France

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