Flon Art 2017

With its numerous art exhibitions and musical performances, FLON ART has once again highlighted the creative vibes in the Quartier du Flon, in Lausanne. Showcasing art in all its forms, this 6th edition has bought its share of artistic discoveries signed by promising talents, confirmed artists and experienced craftsmen. Many of them have caught our attention.

In Espace des Télégraphes, the visual artist and engraver Simon Kroug has presented his exhibition Symbiotique reflecting on the human place in nature. His hand-printed linocuts invite the audience to slow down and enter a contemplative state.

Reinventing a raw space into a sleek and elegant showroom, Moyard has celebrated the opening of its new pop-up store where contemporary design and art blend in to create a unique atmosphere. Showcasing its own furniture collection designed by Singal Mösch and Oloom among others, as well as international interior brands, the shop also exhibits artworks by Tonatiuh Ambrosetti, Daniela Droz, Flynn Maria Bergmann, Simon Deppierraz and Marc Mussler.

Moyard pop-up store is open on Wednesday to Friday 4-7pm, and on Saturday 11am- 6pm.

With its show entitled I was a galactic wienerli, the art collective Le Salon has taken over Espace abstract. Gathered for this astonishing exhibition, 16 photographers present their work, leading thus the visitors into this intriguing world. The Show runs until July 1^st.

Founded by Demian Conrad, later joined by Elena Panetti and Katja Widelska, Automatico Studio has unveiled its latest graphic work. From the Art Basel posters to art books and exhibition catalogues, the trio affirms its cultural vocation.

With a contemporary choreography by Corinne and Nicholas Pettit Rochet, the Marchepied’s dance troupe has liven up the ambiance in the streets, getting everyone standing in their way in movement.

The Lausanne-based street art duo Meyk & Sybz has left its mark on the wall in front of the FNAC entrance, giving it a new urban face that recalls the lively and vibrant atmosphere of the neighbourhood.

During this 6th edition, the owners and art experts of the gallery Forma have welcomed all art enthusiasts for an afternoon of appraisals and personalized advices.

Playing with light and shadow, the artists Liza Trottet and Neal Byrne Jossen have dressed up the Cubes situated along the Voie-du-Chariot. Until September 10, this Cosmologie serie displays different patterns and colours that give consistency to these exhibition windows, transforming thus the support into the artwork itself.

For the occasion, many craftsmen and painters have opened the doors of their creative studio to the public. In the workshop of artist Jacques Walther, paintings and sculptures perfectly complete each other.

With her Speak Up performance, the young Zurich-based artist Martina-Sofie Wildberger has made her voice echo into the Atrium. Inspired by political speeches, words and tones drives the rhythm of these 3-hours show.

The Gallery Port-Franc has delighted all vintage lovers with its exhibition of 80 and 90’s paintings from a private collection. These pieces signed by Pietro Sarto, Antonio Peticov, Pietro Fontana  Herbert Leupin, Etienne Delessert and Kurt Von Balmoos were showcased on top of the large furniture and lighting range.