Muses and monsters, the embroidered exhibition at the musée de la toile de jouy

The Musée de la Toile de Jouy (78) unveils "Muses and Monsters", the retrospective exhibition of Richard Saja, until May 28, 2023. With his surreal and poetic vision, the American

artist revisits the Toile de Jouy to create unique and colorful works, born of a skillful marriage between tradition and contemporary art. Are you looking for a new FASHION AND TEXTILE

EXHIBITION? Head to the MUSÉE DE LA TOILE DE JOUY, in Jouy-en-Josas (78). Located in the Château de l'Églantine, the museum hostsRICHARD SAJA'SRETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION "Muses

and Monsters", UNTIL MAY 28, 2023. A real dreamlike and colorful journey to the heart of the universe of the toile de Jouy. > THE MUSÉE DE LA TOILE DE JOUY, A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD 

OF COTTON > PRINTING > The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, dedicated to the emblematic fabric > printed with floral motifs and characters, is nestled in the > Château de 

l'Églantine in Jouy-en-Josas (78). In addition to its > historic collection, the museum regularly exhibits contemporary > artists and organizes creative workshops! [Read more]

Works from the museum's collections and those of the MAISON SCHUMACHER (a well-known American decorating brand), interact with those of the American artist and designer. Canvas, objects

and embroidered clothing, digital prints or patchworks, a profusion of textiles is woven before the eyes of visitors. RICHARD SAJA 's specialty? Revisiting the famous printed canvas by

integrating SURREAL and unusual ELEMENTS, through EMBROIDERY or the creation of his own patterns. Thus, imaginary animals, fantastic creatures or fairy tale characters are introduced into

the traditional bucolic landscapes of the fabric, creating unique and colorful pieces, which transform the toile de Jouy into a POETIC AND OFFBEAT WORLD. "Muses and Monsters" is an

opportunity to discover the work of Richard Saja, a magical and playful universe combining the historical heritage of the toile de Jouy with a CONTEMPORARY and innovative VISION. With this

exhibition, rediscover THE TOILE DE JOUY FROM A NEW ANGLE!