Prism : when Lalique crystal meets modern art, until 4 November 2018

Don’t wait for the end of the year to go and admire this major exhibition organised by Lalique ! The leading light of French crystal-makers, famous the world over, is bringing together the exceptional craft of their artisan cutters and contemporary designers to take a fresh look at crystal, and to make true works of art.

The excellence of Lalique in modern art

Plays of light, transparency, colours : the master-cutter and avant-garde jeweller René Lalique used the lost-wax casting method. Here, he stands as an example for Mario Botta, Yves Klein, Rembrandt Bugatti, Zaha Hadid, Anish Kapoor, Terry Rodgers and Damien Hirst’s original creations which renew with the techniques of blowing and casting in a series of sculptures.

The Italian architect Mario Botta has created the Geo Vase, a cube bristling with pyramids. The eye is powerfully drawn to the circle which lies at the centre. © DR

Made in black matte, Damien Hirst’s Eternal Sleep is a human skull, a reminder of the relentless passage of time. © DR

An icon of French crystal in the heart of nature

Through the prism of their work, the museum presents an exceptional collection of unique pieces, each belonging to their own decorative universe. The perfect opportunity to make the most of the richness of an iconic heritage of French crystal, anchored in a regional natural park, 2 hours from Paris.

With Yves Klein, the Victory of Samothrace and the Blue Planet take on a translucid tint. © DR