Claire Tabouret — D’un seul souffle — Les Galeries nationales du Grand Palais — Exhibition — Slash Paris

Ends in 2 months: December 10, 2025 → March 15, 2026

Claire Tabouret — Le Grand Palais The exhibition Claire Tabouret, D’un seul souffle, presented at the Grand Palais from December 10 to March 15, 2026, offers a low angle view into the artist’s project for the recreation of part of the stained glass windows of the church of Notre Dame de Paris. Faced with the demands of such a commission, what remains of the strength of an artist who has always been defined by boldness and by the ability to embrace powerful themes while reinventing her gaze?

Claire Tabouret presents, in an exhibition entitled “D’un seul souffle”, life-size models, sketches and preparatory work for the six stained-glass windows she created for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Winner in December 2024 of the competition organized by the Ministry of Culture, in association with Atelier Simon-Marq, she reveals the behind-the-scenes of this exceptional project.

Each model is a life-size reproduction of a bay in the cathedral’s south aisle. Produced in monotype, a printing technique frequently used by the artist, they are enriched with stencils for the rosettes and decorative motifs. These projects respect the neutral light of the building, creating a soft transition with Viollet le Duc’s stained glass, while offering bright, balanced colors. Inspired by the theme of Pentecost, a symbol of unity and harmony, Claire Tabouret invites you to enter into the intimacy of her creative process and experience a rare moment: behind the scenes of an extraordinary creation.