Oniris 40 ans: group exhibition
Opened in September 1986 in Rennes with an exhibition by François Morellet, the Oniris gallery will celebrate forty years of activity in the summer of 2026. To mark the occasion, the gallery will present an anniversary exhibition bringing together a selection of works by artists who have left their mark on these four decades of collaboration.
Founded in Rennes by Yvonne Paumelle with an inaugural exhibition dedicated to François Morellet, the Oniris Gallery has established itself over the decades as a major player in the contemporary art scene in Brittany and France. For forty years, it has developed a discerning program focused on painting, abstraction, conceptual art, and the most innovative contemporary practices.
To mark this anniversary, the exhibition offers a journey through four decades of artistic creation, presenting iconic works by emblematic artists who have contributed to the gallery’s identity. This selection reflects the richness of the artistic dialogues forged over the years and highlights the major aesthetic directions that have shaped the Oniris project.
Among the artists associated with the gallery’s history are Vera Molnar, Aurélie Nemours, Geneviève Asse, Norman Dilworth, Christian Bonnefoi, Alain Clément, Philippe Cognée, Jean-Pierre Pincemin, and Claude Viallat.
Since 2012, under the direction of Florent Paumelle, the gallery has continued its commitment to established artists and new generations of creators, reaffirming its dedication to introducing the public to the many forms of contemporary art.
This anniversary exhibition offers a unique opportunity to rediscover forty years of exhibitions, encounters, and artistic collaborations that have contributed to the reputation of the Oniris Gallery, now recognized as one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Rennes.
Group exhibition “Oniris 40 Years,” on show in Rennes from Wednesday, August 19, to Saturday, October 3, 2026
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