On this new exhibition on the Maillol Museum, very near our inns, Belgian artist Philippe Geluck reveals the whole lot about his most well-known creation – Le Cat – with drawings, watercolours and work displaying how the character advanced right into a worldwide icon!
An ideal exercise for the top of 12 months holidays, because it has one thing to curiosity everybody and an inexpensive go to time of round 90 minutes, the exhibition Geluck expose Le Chat (Geluck reveals Le Cat) on the Maillol Museum exhibits the evolution of this world-famous character, and the way it logically went hand-in-hand with the growing ability and expertise of the artist.
Along with work, drawings and prints, you’ll additionally have the ability to see a collection of uncommon gadgets that are actually adorned with illustrations of Le Cat – he can now be discovered within the strangest of locations!
The exhibition is split into two fundamental sections, the second of which permits Geluck to disclose the inspiration for his work, with pastiches of traditional artists reminiscent of Vermeer, Courbet and Picasso, in addition to extra up to date works from Warhol and Banksy. The organisers additionally promise that you just’ll have the ability to see a portray from Magritte that has by no means been proven earlier than, the subject material of which might effectively shock you.
There’s little question that Le Cat is a industrial and widespread success – the twenty fifth quantity of his journey was lately printed in each commonplace and deluxe editions, the latter of which retails for 250€! The 2026 diary, mini-diary (12€) and calendar are additionally accessible.
And don’t fear – there’s a excessive probability you’ll have the ability to get your arms on all of them on the reward store simply on the exit of the exhibition 😜
The exhibition Geluck expose Le Chat (Geluck reveals Le Cat) is on the Maillol Museum (right here) till thirty first January 2026
Open daily from 10.30am-6.30pm (10pm Wednesdays)
Admission: 16.50€ / 12/50€ (on-line reserving right here)
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