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Nov 11, 2021 · The trompe l’œil style of street art quickly became synonymous with Lyon, which is now home to 10 building-sized optical illusions and many other murals that incorporate the technique in...
Inspired by their work and wishing to do something similar to represent its history, the city of Lyon contracted Cité de la Création to paint the “trompe-l’oeil.” A list of 250 figures was established, to be cut down to the 30 currently depicted, a mix of women and men from all sectors of advancement and discovery throughout Lyon’s ...
Oct 26, 2022 · Voici un aperçu des fresques immanquables – en tout cas, nos douze préférées – à Lyon. 1. Le Mur des Canuts. C’est la plus grande fresque d’Europe, tout simplement. Elle représente les canuts (comprenez, ces anciens ouvriers tisserands du marché de la soie à Lyon) et leur quartier : la Croix-Rousse, où elle est située.
Jun 16, 2022 · It is estimated that there are more than 100 trompe l’oeil paintings in Lyon, both in the city and in the suburbs. Of course, it is impossible to visit them all, so I will introduce three trompe l’oeil paintings that you must see when you come to Lyon.
May 22, 2024 · Can I see the Lyon murals on my own? Absolutely! As you explore Lyon, you’re bound to find at least a few of these trompe-l’oeil frescoes. (Just keep your eyes open as they always take me by surprise!)
To pay tribute to this facet of his collections, the Musée Marmottan Monet will be presenting an exhibition titled “Trompe-l’œil from 1520 to the Present” from 17 October 2024 to 2 March 2025. Trompe-l’œil refers to tricks played by our eyes, creating an illusion of reality.
It depicts 30 of the famous men and women who have forged the history of Lyon, from the Roman emperor Claud, born in Lyon, to Father Pierre and Paul Bocuse, the Pope of French cuisine, all placed at the windows, doorways and balconies of this monumental trompe-l’oeil.
