Halle Saint Pierre to Showcase 'S' Grand Atelier's Collective Art Brut
The Halle Saint Pierre in Paris will host an exhibition featuring the 'S' Grand Atelier from September 11, 2026, to July 31, 2027. This Belgian art center, established in 1992 within a former military barracks, promotes artists with mental disabilities. The exhibition begins with "Le Banquet," a collective fresco created by nine artists between 2024 and 2025. Notable works include Elke Tangeten's "La Résurrection de Lazare" and Philippe Marien's "Twerk shop." Admission is priced at €11, with reductions available and free entry for children under four.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre runs from September 11, 2026 to July 31, 2027
- The show features the 'S' Grand Atelier, a Belgian art center founded in 1992
- The 'S' Grand Atelier operates in a former military barracks and supports artists with mental disabilities
- Michel Thévoz, former director of the Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne, said the heroic era of Art Brut is over
- Le Banquet, a collective fresco painted by nine hands in 2024-2025, opens the exhibition
- Other works include Elke Tangeten's La Résurrection de Lazare and Philippe Marien's Twerk shop
- The exhibition contrasts collective creation with Jean Dubuffet's solitary artist idea
- Admission is €11, with reduced tickets at €7/€9 and free for children under 4
Entities
Artists
- Michel Thévoz
- Elke Tangeten
- Philippe Marien
- Jean Dubuffet
Institutions
- Halle Saint Pierre
- S Grand Atelier
- Collection de l'Art Brut
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Belgium
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
- 2 rue Ronsard, 75018 Paris