Medieval Tower in La Rochelle Hosts Contemporary Design Exhibition
A contemporary design exhibition is currently underway at Tour de la Chaîne in La Rochelle, showcasing works from the Mobilier national's Les Aliénés program, which began in 2019. The exhibition features pieces from seven artists and duos, including Sara Favriau, Anne-Cécile Lopez, Aline Putot-Toupry, Céline Camilleri, Maurizio Galante, and Tal Lancman. Notable works include Putot-Toupry's commode crafted from walnut and porcelain, Camilleri's rug titled "Escape Game," and a luminaire by Galante and Lancman made from vintage lanterns. This event, organized by the Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN), runs until November 11.
Key facts
- Exhibition in Tour de la Chaîne, La Rochelle, until November 11.
- Features works from Mobilier national's Les Aliénés program (launched 2019).
- Seven artists/duos: Sara Favriau, Anne-Cécile Lopez, Les Farfelus Farfadets, Aline Putot-Toupry, Céline Camilleri, Maurizio Galante, Tal Lancman.
- Putot-Toupry's commode combines walnut, porcelain, lacquer, bronze, metal.
- Camilleri's rug titled Escape Game.
- Galante and Lancman's luminaire made from old lanterns.
- Towers built 12th–15th centuries, classified monuments since 1879.
- CMN organizes the exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Sara Favriau
- Anne-Cécile Lopez
- Anne Freisz
- Laurent Poumart
- Aline Putot-Toupry
- Céline Camilleri
- Maurizio Galante
- Tal Lancman
Institutions
- Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN)
- Mobilier national
- Connaissance des Arts
Locations
- Tour de la Chaîne
- La Rochelle
- France
- vieux port
- Châteaudun
- Cadillac-sur-Garonne