As guest of the Fine Arts Paris 2019 edition, La Piscine – Musée d’Art et d’industrie André Diligent de Roubaix will present a museum-quality exhibition at the fair.
This exhibition will sum up the spirit of the museum with a selection from its collection.
Roubaix, La Piscine
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 200 and 2018
Photo : A. Leprince
Roubaix, La Piscine
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 200 and 2018
Photo : A. Leprince
Roubaix, La Piscine
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 200 and 2018
Photo : A. Leprince
Roubaix, La Piscine
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 200 and 2018
Photo : A. Leprince
Roubaix, La Piscine
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 200 and 2018
Photo : A. Leprince
Roubaix, La Piscine
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 200 and 2018
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Roubaix, La Piscine
Room: L'Enfance
Architecte A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 2001et 2018
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Roubaix, La Piscine
Room:L'Enfance
Architecte A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 2001et 2018
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Roubaix, La Piscine
Roubaix history
Architecte A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 2001 et 2018
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Roubaix, La Piscine
Roubaix history
Architecte A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 2001 et 2018
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Roubaix, La Piscine
Corps découvert
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 2001et 2018
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Roubaix, La Piscine
Corps découvert
Architect A.Baert, 1932
J-P Philippon, 2001et 2018
Photo : A. Leprince
Roubaix-la-Piscine. Architect A.Baert, 1932 ; J-P Philippon, 2001 et 2018. Photos : A. Leprince
La Piscine–Musée d’Art et d’Industrie André-Diligent in Roubaix, France, is a true success story: a municipal building typical of the 1920s has been converted into a museum that is praised far beyond the borders of France.
Founded in 1835 by local manufacturers, the Roubaix museum made a splash on the national cultural scene when it moved in 2001 to an unusual site: a former swimming pool in the Art Deco style. In 2018, to make room for important works kept in its reserves, La Piscine was expanded by architect Jean-Paul Philippon, who had designed the original transformation in 2001. La Piscine’s collection and programming stand out in the French museum landscape.
For its exhibition at Fine Arts Paris, the museum will demonstrate its originality with a group of works that will include ceramics, sculpture, textiles, fashion and painting. The museum’s setting and history, closely linked to the industrial heritage of Roubaix, will also be addressed by recent images and archival documents.
With the support of La Piscine’s Friends Society and Circle of Patrons, the museum’s team will welcome visitors to the show with iconic works by such artists as Camille Claudel, Joseph Bernard, Marc Chagall, Jean Lurçat, Albert Braïtou-Sala, Jean-René Gauguin, Christian Astuguevieille and Marc Alberghina. The centre of the space will be occupied by an unusual, never-before-exhibited plaster by Paul Cornet (1892-1977), a sort of futuristic reinterpretation of Rodin’s The Thinker. La Piscine is seeking donors for its restoration.
Marc ALBERGHINA
Born in 1959 in Laval
Canis Lingua, 2015
White earthenware, modeled and enamelled in shades of pink, white and red, flat round stamped biscuit of white clay
H. 39 ; L. 62 cm
Donation from the Society of Friends of the Museum of Art and Industry of
Roubaix in 2015
Inv. 2015-13-1
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Marc ALBERGHINA
Born in 1959 in Laval
Canis Lingua, 2015
White earthenware, modeled and enamelled in shades of pink, white and red, flat round stamped biscuit of white clay
H. 39 ; L. 62 cm
Donation from the Society of Friends of the Museum of Art and Industry of
Roubaix in 2015
Inv. 2015-13-1
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Marc CHAGALL
1887, Vitebsk (Biélorussie) - 1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Crucifixion, 1952
White terracotta
Engobes and oxydes decor engraved
H. 46 cm ; D. 20 cm
S.b. on the belly : Chagall
D. S. on the underside under the vase : 1952 Chagall
Acquisition with the support of the Society of Friends of the Museum (with anonymous help), grâce thanks to the patronage of Société Nortia, member of the Corporate Circle Patrons of La Piscine, and to the patronage of the cultural promotion association (One for All Artists). This acquisition was subsidized by the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund(Etat/région Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
Inv. 2012-32-1
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Marc CHAGALL
1887, Vitebsk (Biélorussie) - 1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Crucifixion, 1952
White terracotta
Engobes and oxydes decor engraved
H. 46 cm ; D. 20 cm
S.b. on the belly : Chagall
D. S. on the underside under the vase : 1952 Chagall
Acquisition with the support of the Society of Friends of the Museum (with anonymous help), grâce thanks to the patronage of Société Nortia, member of the Corporate Circle Patrons of La Piscine, and to the patronage of the cultural promotion association (One for All Artists). This acquisition was subsidized by the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund(Etat/région Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
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Marc CHAGALL
1887, Vitebsk (Biélorussie) - 1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Crucifixion, 1952
White terracotta
Engobes and oxydes decor engraved
H. 46 cm ; D. 20 cm
S.b. on the belly : Chagall
D. S. on the underside under the vase : 1952 Chagall
Acquisition with the support of the Society of Friends of the Museum (with anonymous help), grâce thanks to the patronage of Société Nortia, member of the Corporate Circle Patrons of La Piscine, and to the patronage of the cultural promotion association (One for All Artists). This acquisition was subsidized by the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund(Etat/région Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
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Marc CHAGALL
1887, Vitebsk (Biélorussie) - 1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Crucifixion, 1952
White terracotta
Engobes and oxydes decor engraved
H. 46 cm ; D. 20 cm
S.b. on the belly : Chagall
D. S. on the underside under the vase : 1952 Chagall
Acquisition with the support of the Society of Friends of the Museum (with anonymous help), grâce thanks to the patronage of Société Nortia, member of the Corporate Circle Patrons of La Piscine, and to the patronage of the cultural promotion association (One for All Artists). This acquisition was subsidized by the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund(Etat/région Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
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Marc CHAGALL
1887, Vitebsk (Biélorussie) - 1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Crucifixion, 1952
White terracotta
Engobes and oxydes decor engraved
H. 46 cm ; D. 20 cm
S.b. on the belly : Chagall
D. S. on the underside under the vase : 1952 Chagall
Acquisition with the support of the Society of Friends of the Museum (with anonymous help), grâce thanks to the patronage of Société Nortia, member of the Corporate Circle Patrons of La Piscine, and to the patronage of the cultural promotion association (One for All Artists). This acquisition was subsidized by the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund(Etat/région Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
Inv. 2012-32-1
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Marc CHAGALL
1887, Vitebsk (Biélorussie) - 1985, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Crucifixion, 1952
White terracotta
Engobes and oxydes decor engraved
H. 46 cm ; D. 20 cm
S.b. on the belly : Chagall
D. S. on the underside under the vase : 1952 Chagall
Acquisition with the support of the Society of Friends of the Museum (with anonymous help), grâce thanks to the patronage of Société Nortia, member of the Corporate Circle Patrons of La Piscine, and to the patronage of the cultural promotion association (One for All Artists). This acquisition was subsidized by the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund(Etat/région Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
Inv. 2012-32-1
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Albert SALA (Albert BRAÏTOU-SALA, dit)
1885, La Goulette - 1972, Arles
Vénus verte, 1929
Oil on canvas
203 x 80 cm
S.D.b.d. in a cartel : Braïtou / Sala 1929
Donation from the Sala family in 2015
Inv. 2015-29-1
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Albert SALA (Albert BRAÏTOU-SALA, dit)
1885, La Goulette - 1972, Arles
Albert SALA (Albert BRAÏTOU-SALA, dit)
1885, La Goulette - 1972, Arles
Vénus verte, 1929
Oil on canvas
203 x 80 cm
S.D.b.d. in a cartel : Braïtou / Sala 1929
Donation from the Sala family in 2015
Inv. 2015-29-1
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Christian ASTUGUEVIEILLE
Born in 1946 in Paris
Grande couronne, circa 2000 - 2010
Strass, wood, textile
Donation of the artist in 2012
Inv. 2012-44-13
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Christian ASTUGUEVIEILLE
Born in 1946 in Paris
Grande couronne, circa 2000 - 2010
Strass, wood, textile
Donation of the artist in 2012
Inv. 2012-44-13
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Joseph BERNARD
1866, Vienne - 1931, Boulogne-
Billancourt
Tête à l'aigrette, circa 1914
Reconstituted stone
Direct cut
39,5 x 22,5 x 24,5 cm
S. on the base
Pre-emptive purchase of the State in public auction in 2018
Inv. 2018-25-1
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Joseph BERNARD
1866, Vienne - 1931, Boulogne-
Billancourt
Tête à l'aigrette, circa 1914
Reconstituted stone
Direct cut
39,5 x 22,5 x 24,5 cm
S. on the base
Pre-emptive purchase of the State in public auction in 2018
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Joseph BERNARD
1866, Vienne - 1931, Boulogne-
Billancourt
Tête à l'aigrette, circa 1914
Reconstituted stone
Direct cut
39,5 x 22,5 x 24,5 cm
S. on the base
Pre-emptive purchase of the State in public auction in 2018
Inv. 2018-25-1
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Joseph BERNARD
1866, Vienne - 1931, Boulogne-
Billancourt
Tête à l'aigrette, circa 1914
Reconstituted stone
Direct cut
39,5 x 22,5 x 24,5 cm
S. on the base
Pre-emptive purchase of the State in public auction in 2018
Inv. 2018-25-1
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Joseph BERNARD
1866, Vienne - 1931, Boulogne-
Billancourt
Tête à l'aigrette, circa 1914
Reconstituted stone
Direct cut
39,5 x 22,5 x 24,5 cm
S. on the base
Pre-emptive purchase of the State in public auction in 2018
Inv. 2018-25-1
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Joseph BERNARD
1866, Vienne - 1931, Boulogne-
Billancourt
Tête à l'aigrette, circa 1914
Reconstituted stone
Direct cut
39,5 x 22,5 x 24,5 cm
S. on the base
Pre-emptive purchase of the State in public auction in 2018
Inv. 2018-25-1
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Jean LURÇAT
1892, Bruyères - 1966, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
La Mariée, 1930
Oil on canvas
41 x 27,3 cm
Donation from Jacqueline Péroche in 2019
Inv. 2019-4-1
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Jean LURÇAT
1892, Bruyères - 1966, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
La Mariée, 1930
Oil on canvas
41 x 27,3 cm
Donation from Jacqueline Péroche in 2019
Inv. 2019-4-1
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Camille CLAUDEL
1864, Fère-en-Tardenois - 1943, Avignon
Torse de femme accroupie, vers 1884 - 1885
Bronze
43 x 21 x 26 cm
Pedestal H. 8 x 20 x 20 cm
N.S.n.D.
Acquisition by public subscrition with the help of he Society of Friends of the Museum, the Direction of the Museums of France (National Heritage Fund), of the Région (Regional Museum Acquisition Fund) and differents private patronages in 2007 Inv. 2007-14-1
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Camille CLAUDEL
1864, Fère-en-Tardenois - 1943, Avignon
Torse de femme accroupie, vers 1884 - 1885
Bronze
43 x 21 x 26 cm
Pedestal H. 8 x 20 x 20 cm
N.S.n.D.
Acquisition by public subscrition with the help of he Society of Friends of the Museum, the Direction of the Museums of France (National Heritage Fund), of the Région (Regional Museum Acquisition Fund) and differents private patronages in 2007 Inv. 2007-14-1
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Camille CLAUDEL
1864, Fère-en-Tardenois - 1943, Avignon
Torse de femme accroupie, vers 1884 - 1885
Bronze
43 x 21 x 26 cm
Pedestal H. 8 x 20 x 20 cm
N.S.n.D.
Acquisition by public subscrition with the help of he Society of Friends of the Museum, the Direction of the Museums of France (National Heritage Fund), of the Région (Regional Museum Acquisition Fund) and differents private patronages in 2007 Inv. 2007-14-1
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Camille CLAUDEL
1864, Fère-en-Tardenois - 1943, Avignon
Torse de femme accroupie, vers 1884 - 1885
Bronze
43 x 21 x 26 cm
Pedestal H. 8 x 20 x 20 cm
N.S.n.D.
Acquisition by public subscrition with the help of he Society of Friends of the Museum, the Direction of the Museums of France (National Heritage Fund), of the Région (Regional Museum Acquisition Fund) and differents private patronages in 2007 Inv. 2007-14-1
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Arthur VAN HECKE
1924, Roubaix - 2003, Hondschoote
Roubaix, le pont Nyckès, 1951
Oil on canvas
46 x 55.3 cm
S.B.DR. : A Van.Hecke 1951
Donation from Monique Delemarle in 2016
Inv. 2016-27-2
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Arthur VAN HECKE
1924, Roubaix - 2003, Hondschoote
Roubaix, le pont Nyckès, 1951
Oil on canvas
46 x 55.3 cm
S.B.DR. : A Van.Hecke 1951
Donation from Monique Delemarle in 2016
Inv. 2016-27-2
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