Reverence

RÉVÉRENCE is an artistic and cultural project dedicated to the female figures of medieval Normandy. It brings together a collection of contemporary works created by artists, craftspersons, and medievalists, presented in several heritage sites across the region.

The project offers a renewed interpretation of this history by highlighting influential women, often absent from collective memory. A collaborative approach, conducted over more than two years, combines historical research and contemporary creation to unveil varied portraits that reveal autonomous, active, and pivotal figures.

From these narratives, artists develop a body of original works that blend jewelry, sculpture, cabinetmaking, or leatherwork. These sensitive and demanding forms convey a contemporary interpretation of historical trajectories and create a collection that is both poetic and embodied.

- A Traveling Exhibition
From March to October 2027, the exhibition will travel through Normandy and, at each stop, will present a selection of works inspired by the journeys of these women, from their birth to their destinies.
- An Associated Program
A series of events will accompany the journey: lectures, visits, and round tables will bring together artists, craftspersons, and academics to discuss the connections between creation, history, and transmission. These exchange sessions will particularly address the making of the works, the role of women in history, and the sensory experience of art.
- A Different Perspective
The project also develops a sensory approach, engaging touch and listening to make the works accessible to a broader audience and to provide an inclusive experience, particularly attentive to visual impairment.

Practical Information:
For all audiences
Free

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