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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Retrospective at Les Abattoirs, Toulouse

exhibition · 2026-07-31

The Les Abattoirs museum in Toulouse is hosting a major retrospective of French fashion designer and artist Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, titled 'L'imagination au pouvoir' (Imagination in Power). The exhibition spans five decades of his creative output, featuring clothing, accessories, collages, drawings, design objects, and photographs. It showcases the boundless imagination of the inventor, known for his playful and colorful designs that blur the lines between fashion, art, and design. The exhibition runs from December 12, 2025, to August 23, 2026, at the museum located at 31300 Toulouse. This retrospective is part of a selection of the best summer exhibitions in the Southwest of France, as highlighted by Beaux Arts magazine. Castelbajac's work has been influential in both the fashion and art worlds, and this exhibition offers a comprehensive look at his career, from his early creations to his more recent projects. The show is expected to attract both fashion enthusiasts and art lovers, providing a unique insight into the creative process of one of France's most innovative designers.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'L'imagination au pouvoir' at Les Abattoirs, Toulouse
  • Dates: December 12, 2025 – August 23, 2026
  • Covers five decades of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's work
  • Includes clothing, accessories, collages, drawings, design objects, photographs
  • Highlighted as one of the best summer exhibitions in the Southwest of France
  • Venue: Les Abattoirs, 31300 Toulouse
  • Source: Beaux Arts magazine

Entities

Artists

  • Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Institutions

  • Les Abattoirs
  • Beaux Arts

Locations

  • Toulouse
  • France

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