Visions of liberté in Marmande

Galerie Égrégore in Marmande (47) opens its summer season with a freedom-themed exposition. The gallery put out a call to artists throughout France to create pieces depicting their visions of liberté. Around 2,000 artists responded. Eventually judges pared down the list to 1,000, then 100, and finally to 10 finalists. Works by these 10 artists are on display at the gallery through September 17.

This painting by Louis Gagez is part of Galerie Égrégore's challenge liberté
exhibition.

'Tibati' by sculptor Van Kal Mon is part of
Galerie Égrégore's challenge liberté exhibition.

The concept of liberté — freedom — as created by these artists is depicted through photographs, sculptures and paintings, and together the exhibition is on a par with modern art museums found in much larger cities.

This painting by Raphaëlle Boutié is part of Galerie
Égrégore's challenge liberté exhibition.

This sculpture by Iziak is part of Galerie Égrégore's
challenge liberté exhibition.

Local VIPs spoke at the vernissage for Galerie Égrégore's challenge liberté exhibition on June 4, 2017.

Local VIPs, artists and friends and family gathered at an opening day vernissage on June 4 where the winning artist was announced. However, the public is invited to vote for their favorite artist during the run of the exhibition.

Featured artists, places of residence, and mediums are:

• Anne Bertoin, Lyon (69), painter
• Raphaëlle Boutié, Aix-en-Provence (13), painter
• Vincent Descotils, Combs-la-Ville, photographer
• Louis Gagez, Vourney (38), painter
• Etienne Gros, Ile de France (8), painter
• Iziak, Normandy, painter and sculptor
• Marc Krüger, Belgium, photographer
• François Legoubin, Paris and l'Ariege (9), painter
• Gérald Van Kal Mon, Eymet (24), sculptor
• Oxo Yutz, Calvados (14), painter

Paintings by François Legoubin are part of Galerie Égrégore's
challenge liberté exhibition.

Galerie Egregore is located at 92 Boulevard Meyniel, Marmande. Hours are 2-7 p.m. every day except Tuesday. Admission is free, although guests are invited to donate a few euros.

Galerie Égrégore in Marmande is hosting the freedom challenge exhibition
through Sept. 17, 2017.