{"id":1280,"date":"2025-02-19T17:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monumental-valois.com\/oeuvre-monumentale\/old-fireplace-harmony-and-minimalism-at-the-donjon-de-vez\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:43:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:43:53","slug":"old-fireplace-harmony-and-minimalism-at-the-donjon-de-vez","status":"publish","type":"oeuvre","link":"https:\/\/monumental-valois.com\/en\/monumental-work\/old-fireplace-harmony-and-minimalism-at-the-donjon-de-vez\/","title":{"rendered":"Old fireplace: harmony and minimalism at the Donjon de Vez"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In 1999, Fran\u00e7ois Morellet, a major figure in geometric abstraction and minimalism, created a work integrated into the old chimney of the main building of the Donjon de Vez, as part of the L’Art surprend l’\u00e9clipse exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Old fireplace: harmony and minimalism at the Donjon de Vez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A play of lines and light<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Combining geometry and light, Morellet uses neon to structure the space and create a striking contrast with the historic architecture. This minimalist approach reflects his constant search for a dialogue between lines and light intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tradition and modernity combined<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By integrating his art with an ancient architectural element, the artist establishes a bold dialogue between past and present, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of this emblematic space. This installation illustrates Morellet’s ability to unite minimalism and heritage, while inviting us to rethink space and the way we look at it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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