Eva Jospin, Grottesco · Claire Tabouret, D’un seul souffle

The Grand Palais invites artists Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret to take over two galleries linked by a single entrance. On one side, Grottesco,a journey teeming with forests, caves and imaginary architectures; on the other, D'un seul souffle orbehind-the-scenes of a monumental project: the future contemporary stained glass windows of Notre-Dame de Paris.

Eva Jospin brings together more than fifteen works, some created especially for the exhibition and unveiled for the first time, others revisiting emblematic motifs from her work. The title of the exhibition, 'Grottesco', is inspired by the legend of a young Roman who accidentally fell into a cave where he discovered forgotten frescoes from the Domus Aurea. From this buried palace, resembling a cave, emerges the 'grotesque' that Eva Jospin draws upon: a style in which the vegetal, the architectural and the fantastical intertwine. The exhibition invites visitors on a journey through a world apart: promontories, cenotaphs, caves, ruins and forests follow one another, constantly transforming perception and revealing new motifs. Among the new pieces, a series of embroidered bas-reliefs catches the eye. A fusion of textiles and sculpture, these works mark a new stage in Eva Jospin's research.

The Eva Jospin, Grottesco exhibition is supported by GALLERIA CONTINUA.

In an exhibition entitled 'D'un seul souffle' (In a Single Breath), Claire Tabouret presents life-size models, sketches and preparatory work for the six stained-glass windows she created for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Winner of the competition organised by the Ministry of Culture in association with the Simon-Marq workshop in December 2024, she reveals the behind-the-scenes story of this exceptional project. Each model reproduces a full-scale bay window from the south aisle of the cathedral. Produced using monotype, a printing technique frequently used by the artist, they are embellished with stencils for the rosettes and decorative motifs. These designs respect the neutral light of the building and create a smooth transition with Viollet le Duc's stained glass windows, while offering bright and balanced colours. Inspired by the theme of Pentecost, a symbol of unity and harmony, Claire Tabouret invites you to enter into the intimacy of her creative process and experience a rare moment: a behind-the-scenes look at an extraordinary creation.

The exhibition Claire Tabouret, D'un seul souffle (Claire Tabouret, In a Single Breath) has benefited from the generous contribution of Ms Kristin Johnson and her family.

Set design: Jean-Paul Camargo