When the magic of the Franciscaines meets the unbridled imagination of Pierre and Gilles, the entire Deauville universe embarks on an extraordinary journey! Starting May 24, the exhibition “Marine Worlds” promises an artistic cruise through vibrant colors, daydreams, and the mysteries of the depths, where each work immerses the visitor in a sea of emotions, fantasy, and poetry.
The Franciscaines of Deauville invite the public to embark on a fairytale and poetic journey through the maritime imagination of the famous artist duo Pierre and Gilles. With the exhibition “Marine Worlds,” which kicks off on May 24, 2025, the sea, its mysterious figures, and its myths inspire a colorful and dreamlike retrospective in this iconic cultural venue. Between new creations, private masterpieces, and memories of artistic ties woven with Deauville, this event promises a bright dive into the unique world, blending photography and painting, of these two essential artists.
A Baroque and Dreamlike Breath on Deauville
From spring 2025 onward, The Franciscaines of Deauville will transform into a true artistic vessel to host the exhibition “Marine Worlds” by Pierre and Gilles. This mythical duo of the contemporary scene takes hold of the theme of the sea, revealing a fascinating gallery of works where the imaginary flirts with the real. Driven by a dazzling aesthetic, sometimes naive, sometimes mysterious, this exhibition composes a vibrant hymn to the ocean, its legends, and its creatures. Between sparkling enchantment and gentle watery melancholy, each piece demands a contemplative stopover.
An Artistic Adventure Woven Through Time
The connection between The Franciscaines and the duo Pierre and Gilles is not new. As early as 2022, the artistic encounter began with the acquisition of “Philomène,” a work centered on hand-painted photography, inspired by the artist Mica Argañaraz, bathed in dreamy blue. This initial gift anchored a collaboration that now nourishes the duo’s maritime exploration. The result? A grand and unprecedented retrospective, filled with surprises, where each painting serves as a stop along the shores of dreaminess.
A Unique Aesthetic at the Service of Marine Legends
Pierre and Gilles reinvent marine folklore with their inimitable signature, where photography merges with painting. Modern sailors, imagined ports, and mysterious seabeds come to life under their gaze, varying atmospheres between tangy and sparkling, gentle or murky. Icons of the sea emerge, like a theater of enchanting figures, sometimes rooted in memory, sometimes floating in luminous daydreams. The sea, for them, is both a muse and a mirror, reflecting our era and its ecological concerns.
Unveiling Original Works Designed for Deauville
To celebrate this exceptional journey, four original creations inspired by the sea will make their debut in Deauville. Emerging from an alchemy between private and public collections and local inspirations, these works join the retrospective to offer a total sensory experience. The public is thus invited to dive into the dreams, nostalgia, and emotions contained in the oceanic imagination of the duo, whose familial and sentimental roots maintain a deep connection with the Atlantic.
An Immersion Between Enchantment, Critique, and Poetry
The exhibition “Marine Worlds” does not merely dazzle: it also invites reflection on the fragility of the oceans. Through paintings oscillating between luminous brilliance and critical depth, Pierre and Gilles weave a red thread between maritime vitality and its peril. This alchemy of visual beauty and environmental awareness enriches the viewer’s experience with a new dimension, navigating between artistic exaltation and consciousness-raising.
Deauville, the Port of Marine Dreams
What better stop than The Franciscaines to embark on this artistic journey? With this continuous dialogue with Pierre and Gilles, Deauville strengthens its status as a dreamed port for lovers of contemporary art and visual poetry. The sea, its mysteries, and its legends have never seemed so close… or so magical.
