Francois Monnet; 'C'est le rêve' - !

'Et parfois il semblait que quelque chose que nous n'avions jamais vu mais longtemps désiré allait arriver, qu'un voile allait se déchirer...' (Hermann Hesse)

Art Sanctuary is very proud to announce the arrival of French artist Francois Monnet, with a most special collection of 'kakemonos'; a large series of textiles inspired by Norwegian poet Olav H. Hauge

- the creator of the Theme Poem for this 'Enchanted Garden' exhibition - 2013

'Det er den draumen' - 'It is That Dream' - 'C'est le rêve'

Francois Monnet is a most multifaceted artist,

primarily working in photography and theatre/performance.

Having spent many years in Norway, Francois Monnet has translated and published,

as well as performed with, many of Olav H. Hauge's poems,

including the Centennial theatre performance honoring Olav H. Hauge (2008).

Francois Monnet's 'kakemonos' series is

a Norwegian /French collaboration

between Museum of Normandie and Museumssenteret i Hordaland

- Released for exhibition

in 'The Enchanted Garden' of Art Sanctuary, 2013

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The Enchanted Garden includes also a whole new Art Sanctuary collaboration;

between Francois Monnet (recitals of poems) and Nicky Bendix (music)

A little example:

  

 - and another:

 

‘SOUS L'À-PIC’ – collaboration Francois Monnet & Nicky Bendix Poésie et musique:  http://nickybendix.bandcamp.com/track/sous-l-pic

Also, please visit Francois Monnet's website