Discover Jean-Paul Faisant's exhibition in Martigny: "Hommage au Peintre des Étoiles" from May to November 2025.
Between May and November 2025, Martigny will host an exceptional retrospective dedicated to Jean-Paul Faisant, the “painter of the stars,” a Martigny-based artist and a major figure in astronomical and science fiction painting.
For the first time, nearly 350 works, including many never before shown, will be exhibited at several iconic venues in the city and Martigny-Bourg, accompanied by unique events focused on space, science fiction, astronomy, and nature.
In Martigny, discover the work of Jean-Paul Faisant at these venues:
Cinémanoir: Science fiction film screenings related to the artist’s universe.
Château de la Bâtiaz: Astronomy evening
Exhibitions:
- 01.05.25 to 01.10.25: I Could Have Sold You: Jewel of the Past and Visions from Elsewhere to Discover the Universe of Faisant.
- 21.05.25 to 20.06.25: Galerie la Belle Toile: Immersion in the Atmosphere of the Artist’s First Exhibitions.
- 29.05.25 to 30.09.25: Château de la Bâtiaz: Exhibition of Painting Reproductions and Astronomy Evening.
- 02.06.25 to 31.08.25: Espace St-Michel: Reproduction of Large-Format Frescoes Painted in Martigny.
- 02.07.25 to 31.07.25: La Grange à Émile: Presentation of Watercolours Depicting Landscapes of the American Continent.
- 12.07.25 to 21.09.25: Mazot-Museum of Plan-Cerisier: Early Works, Drawings of Martigny, Visions of the Past and Future.
- 01.09.25 to 26.09.25: Épicentre: Thematic Display of Romantic Watercolours.
This exhibition is part of a regional tour involving 18 associated venues, with performances, conferences, children’s workshops, astronomy evenings, and cultural encounters.
An unmissable event to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of a visionary artist and discover Martigny in a new light.
Find more information about this exhibition on the organizer’s website.
Jean-Paul Faisant – Dans la galaxie d’Andromède – 411e allégorie apocalyptique – 2003. Thomas Masotti