The Abbey of Maubuisson in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France, presents "Cosmofania," a collective contemporary art exhibition exploring the sacred, spirituality, and invisible realms. Running from October 11, 2026 to February 21, 2027, the show features works by artists including Régine Cirotteau, Philippe Deloison, and Charles Fréger, curated by Marie Ménestrier and Emmanuel Reiatua Cuisinier. The exhibition closes the "Métamorphoses du sacré" cycle and incorporates the historic abbey itself into the artistic journey, with performances and installations addressing prayer, shamanism, mediumship, and altered states of consciousness.
This exhibition matters because it represents a significant institutional effort to bridge contemporary art with spiritual and metaphysical themes within a historic sacred space. By transforming the abbey into an experiential journey rather than a traditional display, "Cosmofania" challenges conventional exhibition formats and invites visitors to engage with art as a perceptual and ritualistic experience. The partnership with the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle de Nantes also highlights cross-institutional collaboration in France's cultural sector, while the exhibition's focus on the invisible and the sacred reflects a broader art-world trend toward exploring non-material and experiential dimensions.