Étienne Jacobée solo exhibition 'La matière en acte' at Galerie de l’Est in Compiègne

Galerie de l’Est in Compiègne presents a solo exhibition of sculptor Étienne Jacobée, born in 1964, curated by Anastasia Kurlyandtseva. Titled 'La matière en acte,' the show features sculptures and drawings from various periods, arranged as a progressive journey from monumental to intimate works. Jacobée's poetic metal sculptures, developed since the mid-1980s, explore tensions between material, space, and balance through rigorous plastic language research. His work blends European influences with non-academic traditions, forged through demanding craftsmanship and international experiences. Totems, lines, and structures emerge as archaic forms navigating order and chaos, revealing sculpture as a living, evolving process. The exhibition runs from March 21 to May 9, 2026, with a preview on March 20 from 5-8 PM and opening on March 21 from 5 PM onward at 2 promenade Saint-Pierre des Minimes in Compiègne, France.