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Mathurin Méheut Exhibit | Les Jeudis Lamballais | 16th REGARDS SUR LES ARTS Exhibit | Mille Sabots | Noir sur la Ville Book Fair | Christmas Fair

Mathurin Méheut Exhibit - April 1st to December 31st 2008
Retrospective

Located in a landmark half-timbered house, the museum is dedicated to the renowned Lamballe-born painter; celebrated illustrator, decorator, ceramist and sculptor, who enjoyed a successful career Paris .
   

Mathurin Méheut (1882 -1958) Retrospective

 

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To commemorate the 50thanniversary of Mathurin Meheut's death (1882-1958), the museum is presenting a large retrospective of his work at the Museum itself, but also at Lamballe City Hall and the Morlaix Museum. 

Presented in different stages, the retrospective is a unique opportunity to rediscover Méheut's favorite themes and subjects, as well as the diversity of his work.  Artist of many talents, Méheut was a celebrated painter, illustrator, decorator, ceramist and sculptor.



April 1st to December 31st 2008
Lamballe Mathurin Méheut Museum.   The exhibit highlights Méheut's early years, including his stay in Roscoff, his first drawings and prints, his decisive trip to Japan and the drawings he completed during the war as a military painter.  The second part of the exhibit is dedicated to Méheut's attachment to land and sea, both recurring themes in his work. 
A new exhibit hall presents a video as well as a series of photographs by the artist.

June 14th to August 30th 2008
Lamballe City Hall.   Here, the highlight is on Méheut's protrayal of is native town and surroundings.  Son of a Lamballe craftsman, Méheut shows early signs of interest for painting and drawing.  In his youth, Méheut focused mainly on the landscapes of Lamballe and its surroundings, but will later prefer portraying the movements and attitudes of traditional Breton crafts, such as pottery, tannery or rope-making ....

June 14th to November 10th 2008
Morlaix Museum. In sequence with the Méheut Museum's exhibit, the Morlaix exhibit showcases post-1920 works, with recurring themes such as stunning landscapes and seascapes, including works completed in Provence or Cournouaille, in Brittany.  The exhibit also includes a series of perhaps lesser-known sculptures.

Mathurin Méheut Museum
Place du Martray
BP 70418 - 22404 Lamballe cedex
Tel. : 02.96.31.19.99
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Opening Hours
April : Monday to Saturday 10 am / noon - 2:30 pm / 5 pm
June to September : Monday to Saturday 10 am / noon - 2:30 pm / 6 pm
May, October, November, Décember : Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 2:30 pm / 5 pm
Closed on National Holidays
screening, boutique, parking
Mathurin Méheut Museum

Les Jeudis Lamballais - Thursday Celebrations in Lamballe July 17th to August 21st 2008
As of mid-July, Thursdays are a celebration in Lamballe:

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In the morning, public market to enjoy local produce and unique shopping, downtown on place du Champ de Foire and Place du Marché.




Carriage rides from 10 am to Noon and from 2 to 5 pm

Les Jeudis du Haras : Equestrian show at the National Stud Farm at 5 pm.   "What happens when equestrian artists meet local breeders in a National Stud Farm?  Everything for the horse, and a horse for everyone!  The mix is stunning: pure and poetic entertainment."

Then "Les Régalades" on Place du Marché as of 7 pm : free concerts and outdoor dining.  "a remarkable gathering in historic downtown: high-quality performances, different each week, traveling between world-beat sounds and traditional Breton music."

Information:
Lamballe Tourist Office  02 96 31 05 38

 

18th REGARDS SUR LES ARTS (Figurative Art Exhibit) - September 20th to October 12th 2008

From Realism to Imagination
Notre-Dame Collegiate Church


 

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Thirty-six professional sculptors and painters invited to present more than 260 pieces of artwork in a remarkable site:  the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church in Lamballe.  Three weeks of pure artistic pleasure from September 20th to October 12th 2008.

The exhibit, through its scope and artistic choices, has become a favourite amongst artists and art lovers alike. More than 20,000 visitors come from further each year to enjoy the contemporary artwork on display:  original, poetic, emotional and unique.

Considered one of the best figurative art exhibits in Brittany and beyond, it has become a reference.  Regards sur les Arts invites artists from Brittany, France and Europe whose work reflect historic influence while expressing personal and contemporary research and creativity. 

Guest of Honour: Louis LUTZ. International, award-winning Sculptor (Grand prix de Rome).

Open every day from 10 am to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 7 pm
Free Admission.

Information:
M. GUILLOUX, President of the Regards sur les Arts Association  02 96 31 09 71 
http://www.regards-sur-les-arts.com/
 
Mille Sabots - One Thousand Hooves - September 28th 2008 

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Mille Sabots, THE equestrian event of the year in Brittany, where horse lovers and the general public gather around a common passion, for a full day of learning and entertainment.  Parade, equestrian shows and demonstrationd, from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. 

Information:
Syndicat Mixte du Haras National de Lamballe  02 96 50 06 98

http://www.haraspatrimoine.com/
 

Noir sur la Ville - Thriller/Suspense Novel Book Fair - November 15th and 16th 2008.


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Some thirty French and international authors (particularly English), comic-strip artists, and a wide variety of editors, exhibits, debates, themed events :  the Train in Suspense Novels ...  An evening at the movies :  this year, carte blanche to Claude Mesplède; readings at the public library, workshops with students, inmates, etc ... "22 vla les polars" Award, and much more.

Information:
La fureur du noir  : 02 96 78 69 70

http://fureurdunoir.free.fr/

 

Christmas Fair - December 12th, 13th and 14th 2008.

marche_noel_p.jpgThe stables at the National Stud Farm will be shining with lights as they host the Lamballe Christmas Fair.  Exhibitors, artists, craftsmen and local producers will take over the horse stalls, transforming the Stud Farm into magical "Santa Claus' Stables". 

Creative workshops for the entire family. 

As for the horses, ponies and donkeys, permanent residents at the Stud Farm...  they are determined to end the legendary (and irritating) supremacy of the reindeer, and show the world how well they too can work for Santa and entertain well-behaved children ...

http://www.haraspatrimoine.com/

Other Major Events :

La Fête du Pain d'Antan (Traditional Bakery Fair)
Fête des Années 30 à Morieux(30's Fair in Morieux)

 
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