The exhibition of the moment

From January 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027

Plants and People

Born of a desire to renew the historic collaboration between their collections, the Musée d'arts de Nantes and the Frac Pays de la Loire are working together on a cross-disciplinary exhibition that will take shape in both institutions.

Entitled Plants and People, it brings together historical and contemporary works - photographs, drawings, sculptures and paintings - exploring the place of living things in our relationship with the world. Two complementary approaches are envisaged: plants at the Musée d'arts de Nantes and animals at the Frac in Carquefou.

This collaboration between the two institutions, which takes on its full meaning in a context where cultural balances remain fragile, also bears witness to Nantes' ongoing commitment to supporting the region's artistic players and encouraging proposals accessible to all audiences.

Permanent collections

The collections of the Musée d'arts de Nantes have been built up over time, notably through the acquisition of works by living artists. Purchased on the art market, donated or bequeathed, the collections today comprise over 14,000 works in four categories: ancient art, 19th century, modern art and contemporary art.