An open-air museum like you've never seen before
The Demeure du Chaos, is over 9,000 m² of outdoor art just minutes from Lyon, a place where every corner holds surprises. Here, you'll discover more than 7,200 works and monumental sculptures created by Thierry Ehrmann since 1999. Imagine strolling amidst a former Dassault airplane from World War II, transformed into a giant pink plane symbolizing peace, or encountering a tunnel boring machine that helped dig the Lyon metro, now turned into a unique work of art. It's the kind of place where repurposing takes on a whole new meaning, and where art spectacularly blends with nature...
Nature as a Common Thread
And for the 2024 European Heritage Days, your artistic stroll will also be highlighted by the “Path of the Olives”, an alley lined with 18 multi-centennial olive trees, blending land art, graffiti, painting, and sculpture that was unveiled last year. Don't miss the “Basin of Vanities,” a true miniature ecosystem, where koi carp, water lilies, and bamboo coexist around a monumental Vanity that seems to watch over this peaceful haven.
An edition filled with networks, connections, and alchemy
In this open-air exhibition, the artworks aren’t just there to be admired: they communicate and connect with each other, especially through the 9 monumental Vanitas linked by a secure network. To top it all off, you’ll dive into the alchemical world of Artprice, the global leader in art market information, whose headquarters proudly sits in the heart of the Abode of Chaos. It's a true crossroads of artistic and digital networks that will make you see art from a whole new perspective.
The grand celebration of 25 years is approaching
To celebrate your visit, a collector's poster will be given to visitors, limited to 9,999 copies available. And as if that immersive experience weren't enough, the Demeure du Chaos is gearing up for its 25th anniversary in 2024. A quarter of a century fighting for freedom of expression promises festivities that are truly worthy of such a passionate commitment that you won't want to miss!
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The Abode of Chaos
17 rue de la République - Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d’Or
Saturday, September 21 from 4 PM to 11 PM and Sunday, September 22 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Free entry
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