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Lilette et Gilbert Valentin - When the Earth Becomes Light
The creative world of Gilbert and Lilette Valentin, iconic figures in the post-war revival of French ceramics. Through their glazes, experimental forms and engagement with the art world, their work combines craftsmanship, research and freedom of expression.
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| Model | 9788836665112 |
| Artist | Art de la Céramique |
| Author | Adrien Bossard, Hélène Kessous |
| Publisher | Espace Lympia / Silvana |
| Format | Ouvrage broché |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Language | Bilingue Français / English |
| Dimensions | 280 x 230 |
| Technique(s) | Illustrations 140 |
| Published | 2026 |
| Museum | Espace Lympia, Nice |
Catalogue of the exhibition Lilette and Gilbert Valentin: When the Earth Becomes Light, presented at the Espace Lympia, Nice (16 May – 18 October 2026).
In 1950, in Vallauris, Gilbert and Lilette Valentin founded Les Archanges, an iconic venue for the post-war revival of French ceramics. Their work, centred on pottery, the creation of glazes and experimentation with forms and materials, was part of a free and innovative creative process. A versatile artist, Gilbert Valentin was also a sculptor and painter.
Based on Chemin du Fournas in a former pignate factory converted into a studio, home and gallery, they turned Les Archanges into a hub of bohemian life and artistic exchange. Many artists were welcomed there, including Pablo Picasso, Jacques Prévert, Georges Braque and Jean Cocteau, who went on to become a dear friend of the family.
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