Collection de l'art brut
Collection de l'art brut, Art museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The Collection de l'Art Brut is an art museum in Lausanne that gathers and displays thousands of works by self-taught creators who developed their artistic voice independently. The pieces include drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other forms spanning different media and styles.
The museum was founded in 1976 when French artist Jean Dubuffet donated his personal collection of unconventional artworks to Lausanne. This collection became the foundation for what the museum is today.
The museum displays works created by people working outside the mainstream art world, revealing how creativity emerges across different life circumstances. The collection shows what messages and visions people express without formal artistic training.
The museum is situated in a quiet residential area and is accessible by public transportation. It helps to allow plenty of time for viewing, as the collection is substantial and encourages slow, thoughtful looking.
The concept of Art Brut was shaped by Dubuffet's deliberate search for works made completely outside the art establishment. His approach revealed how creativity flourishes in unexpected places and among people whose names remain largely unknown.
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