Jean Guérard, a passionate art collector and head of the Egrégore Gallery in La Réunion (Lot-et-Garonne), is opening his personal collection to the public for the first time in an extraordinary exhibition. The collection, which has been carefully assembled over more than five decades, represents a museum-quality showcase of 135 paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
The exceptional exhibition will officially open on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Egrégore Art Gallery in La Réunion, near Casteljaloux in the Lot-et-Garonne region of France. Guérard has decided to unveil these artistic treasures, including his rarest pieces, to share his lifelong passion with art enthusiasts. The gallery will remain open throughout October on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with some works available for viewing by special request.
A special focus during the opening ceremony will highlight Sébastien Jean, a Haitian Vodou painter and sculptor who tragically passed away at the age of 40. Guérard will present a conference titled "My Encounter with Sébastien Jean: Haitian Vodou Art" at 3:00 PM on the opening day, offering visitors insight into this unique artistic tradition and the personal connection he formed with the late artist.
The exhibition features an impressive roster of artists spanning multiple centuries and artistic movements. Among the notable names are Blade (Street Art), Vautier, Laban, Michel Delpont, Vachey (1921), A. Lacha, Daniel Faure, an 18th-century lithograph, P.A. Laurence, English engravings, Henry, J.P. Beyer, J. De-C (1899), Louis Marotte, DallAnese, Petisné, Thomasson, Maya Lamora, Farouck Ratib, David Géry, Sereirrof, Laurence Valade, Martinez, Niala, André Jammes, Assémat, Chinese rice paper works, Davy Negre, Vinet, Louis Lasbouygues, Sophie Cohen-Scali, I. Caillieux, JB, Faria, Keramsi, G. Eyraud, Max Fetis, Madore, Mindszenti, Pito, Baur, Bernède, Gérard Sandrey, Linfort, Tianbing Li, Rémi Trotereau, Christian Glace, Recoing, Lutèce Pierron, Raphael Ludovic, Marcel Bouyeron, Tixador, and Daniel Benquet.
For those seeking to view additional treasures from Guérard's extensive collection, special arrangements can be made to see works by Raurich, Iziak, Jorgensen, a 17th-century Italian piece featuring "Marsyas and the Sleeping Beauty," Assemat, Bergeon, Anziani, Denis Jully, Yaude, Gran, Francis Olivier Brunet (Fob), Bloch-Bourgade, Martin Ferrières (1925), Thierry Dalat, Evelyne Galinski, Claire Espanel, Philippe-Alexandre Dupont, Joëlle Pébereau, Alain Schrotter, Alex Bianchi, Franck Lalou, Igor Konak, Pascale Marchesini-Arnal, and several anonymous artists. These works represent some of the most precious pieces in Guérard's personal collection.
The Egrégore Gallery, working alongside Jean-Louis Wagner, is located at Domaine de Souliès, 300 route du Queyran. This rare exhibition offers art lovers a unique opportunity to experience decades of passionate collecting and discover works that span centuries of artistic expression, from historical pieces to contemporary street art, all curated by one man's lifelong dedication to the arts.
