EXhibition - SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM
connecticut - USA
Nympheus luminansis, les nympheas de la lumière - waterlilies of light by LAURENCE SAUNOIS © 2024
NYMPHEUS LUMINANSIS - By Laurence Saunois (Figeac, France)
GRAND OPENING - USA - JANUARY, 2026
The Evening of Saturday, January 17, 2026
Slater Memorial Museum
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, Connecticut
The Slater Memorial Museum, located in Norwich, Connecticut, hosted the American premiere of the exhibition Nympheus Luminansis, les Nymphéas de la Lumière (Nympheus Luminansis, Water Lilies of Light). This event marks an important milestone in the international presentation of this artistic project, which has been developed over several years.
Presenting Nympheus Luminansis at the Slater Memorial Museum has special significance: Laurence Saunois' artistic career is closely linked to the United States, a country where she received crucial recognition and encouragement from the very beginning of her career.
The opening took place in the presence of the artist, the public, and institutional partners, in a museum setting conducive to discovery and discussion of the works on display.
During the inauguration, Laurence Saunois presented the deep connection between this project and her career, as well as the importance of allowing each viewer the freedom to construct their own interpretation of the paintings.
With Dayne Rugh, Curator and Director of the Slater Museum
Through the works on display, Nympheus Luminansis offers a pictorial experience where light, color, and form interact with individual perception.
Visitors are invited to take the time to observe, let their gaze wander, and experience a personal encounter with each painting.
The Slater Memorial Museum
Location: It is situated on the campus of the Norwich Free Academy.
Collection: The museum houses approximately 10,000 objects in its permanent collection, representing art from across the globe.
Artists: Over 1,000 artists are represented in the collection.
Unique Setting: The Slater Museum is one of only two museums located on a high school campus.
Purpose: It serves the Norwich Free Academy and its community by fostering inquiry, exploration, and celebration of the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and material culture.
Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, the Slater Memorial Museum offers a captivating journey through time and creativity.
Following display at The Slater Museum, Nympheus Luminansis will tour to other venues throughout the United States. For tour information, or to book the exhibition for display in North America, contact:
David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director
David J. Wagner, L.L.C.
Phone: (414) 221-6878
Email: davidjwagnerllc@yahoo.com
Member American Alliance of Museum
International Council of Museums
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