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Fougères, located on the Marches de Bretagne in Ille et Vilaine, has many works of art visible from the street. Find our top 10 works of Fougères visible from the street. Despite aspects of medieval town Fougères attaches great importance to sharing art and culture. And for culture to be accessible to all, there is nothing better than placing it in the streets for all to see.
Since its creation, we have wanted this event to make contemporary art accessible to all."
Every year works of art are temporarily exhibited in the city for the annual exhibition “Place aux Arts”. This creates questions among tourists who discover the city and its sometimes special facilities. Over the years it has become customary for the town of Fougères to purchase one of the statues exhibited as part of this annual exhibition. The town hall has been doing this since 2018, as a way to thank the artist for their dedication to sharing culture. This then allowed the city to expand its collection from year to year. But the works that you will discover in this top 10 are not all from these exhibitions.
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The Upper Town Fresco
An impressive street fresco unveiled by the artistic collective Cité Création, at the foot of rue du Tribunal. This monumental work serves as a tribute to the city and one of its famous artists, Emmanuel de La Villéon. Indeed, at the top of this fresco, sits a reproduction of one of La Villéon's emblematic works, thus adding a touch of identity to this artistic creation.
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Echo against sky
Erected at the entrance to the Public Garden in 2018, this sculpture contributes to enriching the city's artistic heritage. This sculpture was acquired by the municipality following its exhibition during the “Métamorphose(s)” event organized by Marc Didou. This artist from Brest is recognized for his anamorphic creations, sensitive to light and changing perspectives. The work was inspired by the local environment, finding its power at the entrance to the garden, nestled on an old granite support, providing an artistic experience rich in meaning.
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Alfred
The sculpture 'Alfred' is an original creation by the artist Richard Di Rosa. Presented during the summer exhibition “Place aux arts!” in Fougères in 2021, today visible in front of the library of Fougères. This monumental work draws its inspiration from the artist's grandson. It is distinguished by a red ball in epoxy resin with expressive large eyes, characteristic of the Free Figuration style, an artistic movement appreciating vibrant colors and bold lines .
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Woman and her child: Wandering
This work, not the most cheerful and joyful in Fougères, was created by Fanny Ferré at the age of 58. The work has been installed on the roundabout since 2000. This sculpture, previously called “The Lost”, offers a touching look at nomadic figures, captured in their daily activities, evoking a deep humanity. The expressions of sadness and hope that she gives off reflect our own torments, creating a powerful connection between the viewer and the art.
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Unnamed – the metamorphosis of the electrical transformer
At the exit of Fougères, near the Ibis Style hotel, an electric transformer was recently transformed into a work of art by the artist of the workshop My Decorative Painting, Marie-Astrid LEDUCQUE. This metamorphosis is inspired by the style of the Fougères painter, Emmanuel de la Villéon, bringing an artistic dimension to an essential urban element. A great initiative that strengthens the commitment to art at the heart of the Fougères community.
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Germination 100 B
Sculpture designed by the artist Philippe Desloubières, was integrated into the artistic heritage of the city following the “Place aux Arts 2020” exhibition. This painted Corten steel work, measuring 2,40 meters high, has found its place in the Parc des Orières. Philippe Desloubières, recognized for his ability to create graceful sculptures evoking a natural universe imbued with poetry and dreams, favors harmonious and serene forms in his artistic work.
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The Tree of Masks
The creation of the Fougerais artisan artist Philippe André adorns the fountain on the Place du Théâtre, has been the work since 1987. At the time, he had established his workshop in the Chapelle de la Verrerie, at the top of Avenue du same name, thus establishing a strong link with the city. Responding to a request from Mayor Jacques Faucheux, the work represents around 150 artistic masks mounted on a volume in Breton granite from Languedias (22), fixed on a stainless steel pole. The stainless steel chains, symbolizing the reality of life, were shortened after some unauthorized acrobatics by passers-by.
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Unnamed – the graffiti of the Douve car park
In the heart of the upper town of Fougères, a basketball court located above the Douve underground car park serves young artists who are fans of artistic graffiti as an urban art gallery. These colorful and vibrant creations add a touch of creativity to the urban environment, providing a captivating visual experience for visitors to the city.
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Unnamed – graffiti on the street of Parc des Orières
Near the Parc des Orières in Fougères, exceptional graffiti created by the graffiti artist GAZE adorns the walls of the city. This piece of urban art adds a captivating dimension to the environment, capturing the essence of creativity and contemporary artistic expression.
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Arrival at the station
Located on the wall overlooking the cinema parking lot the club, a fresco created in 2006 by Nathalie Serre Combe transports viewers back in time, evoking the golden age of rail at the start of the XNUMXth century. The painting, depicting a steam engine just out of the tunnel, recreates the ambiance of a bustling train station of the time, with travelers wearing top hats and luxurious ladies' toilets. A visual tribute to the railway history of Fougères which remains anchored in the collective memory despite the disappearance of the city's trains.
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