LE CIEL NOUS VENGERA. NICOLAS DAUBANES.

For over fifteen years, artist Nicolas Daubanes (1983) has been developing a body of work centred on the world of prisons, including drawings, installations, sculptures and videos, inspired by immersive residencies in prisons.

His exhibition at Le Castelet is an extension of his residency at Villa Medici, combining historical references such as Piranesi's imaginary prisons with contemporary creations. Formerly linked to the Saint-Michel prison, Le Castelet carries within it the memory of Toulouse's places of confinement: a context of singular strength for presenting the work of Nicolas Daubanes.

Among the outstanding works in this exhibition is a wooden sculpture, a life-size evocation of the Villa Medici basin, whose raw material comes from prison doors. L'Hallali, a composition made from 12 prison doors, will also impress you with its extraordinary dimensions (490 x 510 cm).

Good to know:
- Guided tours of the exhibition on Wednesday at 11.30am, Friday & Saturday at 4pm. Admission: €3.