Exposition La République des oiseaux

The exhibition looks at the great scientific collections of the 19th century, through the figures of Emmanuel (1742-1801) and François (1778-1855) Baillon, who built up this unique collection. The collection?s fragility and the presence of endangered and extinct species raise questions about our contemporary relationship with nature and our impact on it, more than two centuries after its creation. To enrich this reflection, the museum has invited contemporary pointillist artist Alexandre PALEZIS to take up a residency. His approach, based on the "long" past, raises questions about the future. His small-dot, almost microscopic work is reminiscent of the scientific plates used by early exploratory artists.