Collection de l'Art Brut

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9 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Off the tourist trail, this fascinating museum is a must-see for those seeking an alternative to the mainstream, exactly what ‘art brut’ – literally ‘raw art’ – is all about.”

– Time Out

Fodor's Fodor's
"The exhibits range from intricate yarn and textile pieces to a wall full of whimsical seashell masks. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The objects presented on four floors in the outhouses of the 18C Beaulieu Castle were assembled by the painter Dubuffet from 1945 and later bequeathed by him to the city." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Artworks by loners, prisoners and the criminally insane. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The museum displays what the artist Jean Dubuffet called art brut in the 1940s. This curious mélange of artwork was collected by the painter from prisoners, the mentally ill, and the criminally insane" Full review