EX­hi­Bi­tion

CLAIRE CHESNIER

Ceysson & Bénétière is pleased to present the first solo exhibition in Japan by French artist Claire Chesnier, “Le vent m’est resté dans la main” (The wind stays in my hand). A graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Paris and Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Chesnier has long drawn inspiration from dance and music, grounding her practice in bodily sensation and poetic sensibility. The compositions of her works, done primarily in ink on paper, evolve between abstraction and landscape, revealing subtle vibrations of color and luminous atmospheres through fluidity, tactility, and rhythm. This exhibition focuses on recent works in which color diffuses across the entire surface and swirling movements become more pronounced. Chesnier’s paintings guide the viewer into a quiet space where perception expands, allowing layers of light and time to gently emerge.

The gallery will hold an opening reception on November 4.

CEYSSON & BÉNÉTIÈRE

Ceysson & Bénétière was founded in 2006 in Saint-Étienne, France, by François Ceysson and Loïc Bénétière, with Bernard Ceysson later joining the team as artistic advisor. The gallery has since expanded its international presence, opening spaces in Luxembourg (2008), Paris (2009), Geneva (2012), New York (2017), Lyon (2021), and Panéry in the south of France (2022). In 2025 the gallery opened its Tokyo space in Ginza, marking its eighth location worldwide and first expansion into Asia. While long committed to supporting the historic French Supports/Surfaces movement, Ceysson & Bénétière actively promotes a younger generation of artists, fostering dialogue between established practices and contemporary approaches. The gallery also operates an artist residency program alongside its multiple venues.