The Villa Empain
The exhibitions of the Boghossian Foundation take place in the Villa Empain, a masterpiece of art deco architecture, designed by Michel Polak at the request of Baron Louis Empain. Discover the history of the house
Current exhibitions
The Light House
22 October 2020 › 18 April 2021
The Boghossian Foundation explores different manifestations of light, through numerous installations and contemporary sculptures by addressing five themes : celestial light, murky light, the experience of colour, in praise of shadow, neon lights and light bulbs.
Aleppo
A 5,000 year journey
17 September 2020 › 18 April 2021
The Boghossian Foundation hosts an immersive and exclusively digital exhibition dedicated to Aleppo. Conceived by Iconem, the exhibition reveals several major buildings of the millennial city, the martyred remains of Syrian architecture.
Architecture and garden
Outdoors
Like a mirror of water, the huge swimming pool reflects the back side of the house. Surrounded by a pergola adorned with brightly colored mosaics, it is an essential part of the gardens. The garden of the Villa is decorated with contemporary sculptures. Discover the garden
Coming soon
Icons
6 May › 24 October 2021From early icons from Europe and the Middle East to modern and contemporary works, icons have inspired many believers, as well as artists, throughout the ages. The exhibition unveils how spiritual dimensions have been incorporated into artworks since antiquity.
To discover soon
See and review
Review the exhibitions designed since the opening of the Villa EmpainBrowse through our archive