Fires: Diana Brennan explores nature's resilience

From April 1 to August 22, 2025

The Orne Departmental Contemporary Art Fund and the BOHIN workshop tour are joining forces to present a striking and committed exhibition

Originally from Australia and based in Bellême, Orne, Diana Brennan presents Incendies , a textile and plastic exhibition that explores the fragile balance between destruction and rebirth . Her work is inspired by the devastating bushfires of 2019/20, which marked her native country by ravaging millions of hectares and decimating a large part of the wildlife, while allowing certain plant species to regenerate.

Through powerful and poetic works, the artist conveys the violence of the flames as well as the resilience of nature. Stripped-down knitted trees, carpets of Australian flowers, and animal inks (koalas, porcupines, lizards, snakes) create a sensitive and unique journey. Between memory and contemporary creation, Incendies invites everyone to reflect on our connection with the environment and its capacity for renewal.

Self-guided tours of the exhibition, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Prices: Adults: €3.50 / Children 6-17 years: €2.00

To also discover the manufacturing workshops, opt for the full tour ticket , including the temporary exhibition.

Artextures & Co: new ways of patchwork

From September 2 to October 31, 2025

In partnership with France Patchwork

With the 13th edition of Artextures, discover works where cutting, sewing, embroidering, and assembling become true artistic gestures. Textile sculptures, astonishing paintings, and bold installations reveal the richness and modernity of textile practices.

This prestigious selection is completed by:

Emerald : 50 patchworks measuring 50 cm x 50 cm, from traditional to modern quilts, highlighting the inventiveness of artists.

Linen Festival : 22 monumental creations on the poetic theme “File, file the linen” , a dialogue between heritage and modernity.

Les Jeunes Pousses : 37 quilts made by children, a new, colorful and surprising look at patchwork.

Organized in partnership with France Patchwork , this exhibition is aimed at both enthusiasts and the curious, and offers an experience accessible to all ages.

Self-guided tours of the exhibition, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Prices: Adults: €3.50 / Children 6-17 years: €2.00

To also discover the manufacturing workshops, opt for the full tour ticket , including the temporary exhibition.