As part of a unique collaboration between the Château d’Oron and the Swiss Wallpaper Museum in Mézières, artist Sève Favre explores the connections between invasive plant species, colonial history, and botanical aesthetics through a two-part artistic project.
The exhibition offers both a critical and poetic reinterpretation of the plant world, viewed not merely as a backdrop but as a living memory, a witness to past and present power dynamics.
Drawing from the wallpapers of the museum, Sève Favre questions the connections between floral motifs and the introduction of plant species in Europe. From indiennes to decorations inspired by Chinese designs, the motifs tell a story where commerce, aesthetic tastes, and colonial heritage intertwine. Plants such as balsam and golden bamboo become witnesses to these circulations and their consequences on our landscapes.
From October 2026, the exhibition will be enriched by a selection of works from the partner exhibition Botanical Hubris, recently presented at Château d’Oron. This new presentation deepens the reflection on the contemporary consequences of colonial history through the lens of invasive plants.
An invitation to take a renewed look at the plant world and the lasting traces of our history in today’s landscapes.
Dates and timetable
From 27 Jun 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Musée du papier peint
Rue de l'Eglise 12
1684 Mézières
+41 26 652 06 90
