Claude Venard

The Estades Gallery in Lyon is pleased to present an exhibition dedicated to Claude Venard, a singular figure in 20th-century French painting.
Through a selection of works, this exhibition invites visitors to rediscover an artist with an instantly recognizable style, whose intense and vibrant painting captivates through its expressive power, rich texture, and luminous palette.
Blending a modern eye with the strength of color, Claude Venard’s world reveals a body of work that is deeply alive, driven by a free and audacious artistic personality. This exhibition offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a sensitive and deeply embodied oeuvre, where each canvas conveys presence, rhythm, and emotion.
On the occasion of this exhibition, the gallery is pleased to invite you to the opening reception:
Opening Reception
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
In the presence of his daughter, Françoise Bircher
The gallery will also be exceptionally open on:
Sunday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Collectors, lovers of modern art, and the simply curious are warmly invited to discover or rediscover the warm and powerful world of Claude Venard at our Lyon gallery.