Julian Schnabel's Five-Decade Retrospective at Château La Coste
Julian Schnabel, now 74, reflects on his career in an interview at Château La Coste, where a selection of nine works spanning five decades is on view. The exhibition, curated by Donatien Grau, includes pieces like 'The Edge of Victory' (1987) made from a boxing ring floor and 'Untitled (Sister of Ozymandias)' (1990) from a sailcloth. Schnabel discusses his experimental use of materials—broken crockery, resin, velvet—and his view of painting as a model for freedom. He also touches on his filmmaking, including his upcoming film 'In the Hand of Dante', and his practice of painting en plein air, where weather influences the work. The show runs until 16 August 2026 at Galerie des Anciens Chais.
Key facts
- Julian Schnabel is 74 years old.
- The exhibition features nine works from five decades.
- Donatien Grau curated the show.
- Works include 'The Edge of Victory' (1987) and 'Untitled (Sister of Ozymandias)' (1990).
- Schnabel uses materials like broken crockery, resin, and velvet.
- He has a new film coming out: 'In the Hand of Dante'.
- The exhibition is at Château La Coste in southern France.
- The show runs until 16 August 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Julian Schnabel
- Tracey Emin
- Frank Gehry
- Ai Weiwei
- Willem Dafoe
- Mathieu Amalric
- Vincent van Gogh
- Walt Whitman
- Max Hollein
Institutions
- Château La Coste
- Galerie des Anciens Chais
- Another Magazine
- Vito Schnabel Gallery
- Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston
- Tate Gallery
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
- Centre Georges Pompidou
Locations
- Château La Coste
- Aix-en-Provence
- Luberon National Park
- southern France
- New York
- Mexico
- Switzerland
- Montauk
- Brooklyn, New York
- Montauk, Long Island
- Paris
- Madrid
- London