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It is not for nothing that Limoges is recognized as a Creative City by UNESCO… For its Arts of fire and thanks to the wide variety of Museums which punctuate the territory and offer beautiful and captivating exhibitions around Porcelain and Ceramics.
From the Adrien Dubouché National Museum to the Bernardaud Foundation via the Four des Casseaux Museum, three exceptional places that invite you to dive into the fascinating History & Art of white gold, but also into the challenges of formerly and today linked to these skills. Art lovers or curious in search of discoveries? Destination Limoges, for a good dose of Porcelain, Ceramic and exhibitions galore!
Casseaux Kiln Museum
Between social history, know-how and modernity
Site listed historical monument, Casseaux Furnace Museum invites to delve into the history of the industry Limoges porcelain and the life of fire workers. The museum takes its name from an old oven dating from the XNUMXth century which has been carefully restored to preserve its authenticity, emblem of the city on the banks of Vienna. Passing through its doors means being transported back in time and discovering the secrets fire arts, of cooking, the precise gestures of the craftsmen and the importance of the traditional know-how transmitted from generation to generation. Each year a exposure temporary presents very beautiful pieces from private collections, classic and/or contemporary works, archives...retracing the great porcelain adventure.
women of fire
Exhibition until December 30, 2023
They were day laborers in the kaolin quarries, workers in factories and factories… They are students and artists at the National School of Decorative Arts in Limoges… All the "Women of fire" are in the spotlight this summer at the Musée du Four des Casseaux.
In addition to fascinating archival photographs, the exhibition presents many new creations: from the first beautiful pieces of porcelain signed by women in the 19th century to the great names of decorative arts from the beginning of the 20e, like Suzanne Lalique or Marie Bracquemond. Nine contemporary artists complete this strong social and artistic frieze: Juli About, Matali Crasset, Julie Decubber, Lorraine Garnier, Anna Haillot, Kamila Majcher, Jessica Lajard, Mathilde Sauce, Kartini Thomas.
The Adrien Dubouché National Museum
The Art of Porcelain and Ceramics at its peak
In a superb setting combining classic and contemporary architecture, the Adrien Dubouché National Museum has a real treasure: rare coins and beautifully made technical traditional to contemporary designs, the collection highlights the creative genius of craftsmen always. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this space of culture, design, creativity and let yourself be amazed by the art of ceramic and Porcelain at its highest level.
This summer, the museum is not offering one, but two temporary exhibitions and various associated guided tours
Transmission
for the 160th anniversary of the Bernardaud Porcelain House
Expo from June 21 to October 2, 2023
The public is invited to discover, through an original film and a selection of iconic pieces, the transmission of know-how from generation to generation as well as the close relations that the porcelain factory maintains with contemporary artists.
Inc(l)asable
for the 30th anniversary of CRAFT Limoges
2nd Time: Exhibition from July 5 to December 18 2023
On the occasion of the anniversary of the Center for Research on the Arts of Fire and Earth, the latter invests the permanent course of the museum at the heart of its walls & collections. He exhibits recent creations there and brings out the link between works, from the most classic to the most contemporary, with the participation of 8 artist-designers. For the occasion, the museum is offering a unique guided tour.
For those who want to travel even further through matter, get their hands dirty on the occasion of a workshop or visit the rich permanent collections of the museum.
Workshops for everyone
Modeling workshop or porcelain painting? After a brief discovery of the techniques and decorations present on the works of the museum, visitors are invited to create and leave with their own souvenir object:
Visit of the collections
- Ceramics from antiquity to the present day : A visit tracing the history of ceramics according to a chronological journey through the museum's collections from antiquity to contemporary works.
- Limoges porcelain: One hour to discover the history of Limoges porcelain through the richest collection in the world.
- English tour : guided tour of the museum in English.
The Bernardaud Foundation
porcelain & ceramic:
materials and media for artistic expression
La Bernardaud Foundation offers a new perspective to porcelain as a medium forartistic expression. Besides his exposure annual exhibition of contemporary ceramics., in the workshops of the factory built in 1863, discover a complete tour: the history of porcelain house, Porcelain, of its different manufacturing steps, from raw material to finished product. A real demonstration of their know-how: from modeling to decoration, including enameling and so many unsuspected stages. The Foundation lifts the veil on the international reputation of Limoges through collaborations with great artists and tables from all over the world. Also on site, a Book prestige and that of second choice at a lower price.
1400°C. Porcelaine and I, moved
Expo until the end of March 2024
1400°C or when the material reveals itself... The only ceramic to be able to withstand such a firing temperature, it is at 1400°C that the Porcelain expresses all its technical, aesthetic, finesse and translucency capabilities.
This new exposure marks 20 years during which the Foundation has represented art in all its forms and materials: more than 250 artists welcomed, thousands of works exhibited in sandstone, earthenware, terracotta...
In 2023, it presents works by 11 renowned artists who push the limits of porcelain and explore new forms of expression to question the relationship of Man to his carnal envelope. Of sculptures surprising, art installations and unique pieces bear witness to the talent and audacity of the creators. An artistic universe where ancestral craftsmanship meet innovation, where porcelain reinvents itself to become a true work ofcontemporary art.
Many other exhibitions not to be missed!
It's not just porcelain in life! Destination Limoges also allows you to travel through its art and history museums. You are spoiled for choice.
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