Exposition interactive : Paysages-in-situ {Isère}

Where [in Isère] stood this artist when he created this landscape painting?

This is the question behind the concept of Paysages-in-situ, an interactive exhibition organized by the association Laboratoire de Sculpture Urbaine. Based on Alpine landscape artists like Achard, Flandrin and Guétal, the public is invited to geolocalize and create works of art – either by taking a photo or by creating a drawing or painting – from the same perspective of the artist. To get started, visit the project’s website which has a fantastic collection of paintings and photos (210!) of Grenoble and the surrounding landscapes. It’s a beautiful collection! I highly enjoyed clicking and scrolling through all of the original paintings and old photographs of my cherished French département outside of the collections that I am already familiar with (like the permanent collection at the Musée de Grenoble, for example). It’s a discovery that makes me feel even prouder to be iséroise; a part of the world rich with such breathtaking landscapes!

You are all invited to become artists yourselves, to take an Alpine hike (or little walks around town!) and search for the original spots where the artists stood. After you create and submit your réplique, you can see your piece in one (or both) of these formidable museums : Le Musée de Grenoble et le Musée Hébert. The exhibition starts tomorrow, so you have all month to participate in the project! Enjoy yourselves and invite your friends and family to play! (If you’re in the show, tell us in the comments!)