The Vitromusée Romont present an exhibition devoted to the glass art of the Groupe de Saint-Luc
The Groupe de Saint-Luc, an artistic society that modernised and reinvented religious art throughout Switzerland, particularly in the French-speaking Romandie region. Founded in 1919 in Geneva and initially bringing together a handful of people in the Romandie, the Groupe de Saint-Luc was reborn in 1924 on a national scale under the name Société Saint-Luc. Its legacy was the creation of an exceptional artistic heritage, particularly in the field of glass art. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Société’s foundation in 2024, the Vitromusée Romont would like to pay tribute to this artistic phenomenon, which left such a strong mark on art and architecture in the Romandie. From 2019 to 2024, a major research project was devoted to studying the glass art produced in the context of the Groupe de Saint-Luc, the so-far unpublished results of which will be presented for the first time as part of this exhibition.
The exhibition will be organised into six sections, presenting the beginnings of the Société, its spread throughout the Romandie, its approach to modernity and the artistic and technical innovations it proposed, as well as its relationship to religious architecture. The exhibition will conclude with a look at the Saint-Luc’s legacy in the second half of the 20th century, and its current development.
Program
- October 25, 2 pm to 4:30 pm: Lecture on the glass arts of the Saint-Luc Group and round-table discussion with various stakeholders (Romont town hall, salle bourgeoisiale)
- October 25, 5 pm to 7 pm: Exhibition opening (Vitromusée Romont, salle Saint-Luc)
Registration for the conference and round table, the vernissage or both events, until October 20, 2024, at info@vitromusee.ch or by phone 026 652 18 34.
Dates and timetable
From 1 to 21 Apr 2025
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Vitromusée Romont
Case postale 150
1680 Romont
+41 26 652 10 95
