Curator: Rémi Enguehard
With artworks by:
Frederik Exner, Diego Giacometti*, Bridget Low et Lucy Skaer*.
*Collection du Frac Île-de-France
Opening on 17 May at 3pm
In Nemours, all that remains of the medieval period is the massive architecture of this fortress that has stood the test of time, a rare example of a 12th-15th century town castle in the Île-de-France region. With no objects from this medieval castle, their absence stands out against the bare stone walls. In contrast to the immobile force of their homes, aristocratic courts were itinerant and moved around with their furniture. Wall hangings were rolled up, objects stored in large chests, and the whole suite set off for a new destination. These journeys also echo the different destinations of the château itself. Such as: a strategic point on the edge of Champagne, a tollbooth, a royal and ducal residence, a court with dungeons, a school, a ballroom or theatre, or a storage area for fairground equipment.
Using works from the Frac Île-de-France collection and those of young contemporary artists, the exhibition invites visitors to re-furnish the rooms, drawing on the mobile and movable past of a castle with many lives. Chests, chairs, consoles and other objects reinterpret medieval forms, bringing to life the imaginations and fantasies associated with the period.
At the same time, the Château-Musée invites you to discover the exhibition Strokes of genius – a selection from the graphic art collection, featuring works by Dürer, Rembrandt, Antoon Van Dyck, Cesare Nebbia, Marco Antonio Raimondi and Salvator Rosa.
Château-Musée de Nemours, Cour du Château
1 rue Gautier 1er
77140 Nemours
Open Wed. – Sat. 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-6pm /Sun. 2pm-6pm