The Philippe Austruy Collection
A passion for art to be shared
Built since the 1980s, the Collection Philippe Austruy now comprises nearly five hundred works of contemporary art, almost half of which are displayed at the Commanderie de Peyrassol. Over the years, the collection has grown through encounters with artists and the discerning eye of its collector, whose interest spans the diversity of artistic practices from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Collection Philippe Austruy has been shaped by a commitment to the wide range of forms and approaches found in contemporary creation. It brings together major figures of the international art scene alongside more discreet artists, creating a rich ensemble of media and practices, including sculpture, painting, photography, installations and site-specific works.
The collection creates a dialogue between several generations of artists, from leading figures of the second half of the 20th century to contemporary creators. It features works associated with some of the most significant movements in recent art history — including Nouveau Réalisme, Narrative Figuration, Conceptual Art, Minimalism and Abstraction — alongside more current practices, reflecting the collector’s ongoing interest in the evolution of contemporary art.
At the Commanderie de Peyrassol, the artworks are not confined to exhibition spaces; they are an integral part of the estate experience. Unfolding across architecture, landscape and vineyards, the collection is deeply embedded in the identity of the site and accompanies visitors throughout their discovery of the estate, where contemporary art, nature, wine and gastronomy exist in constant dialogue.
Sculpture Park
The Sculpture Park is one of the most distinctive features of the Commanderie de Peyrassol. Nearly eighty works are permanently installed throughout the estate, among the vineyards, the Remarkable Garden and the forest paths, creating an open-air journey through the heart of the property.
Sculpture holds a special place within the collection. Set within a remarkably rich natural environment, the works reveal themselves along winding paths and clearings, in direct dialogue with the landscape and the changing light. This exceptional setting offers an artistic experience that complements that of the art centre: the works are encountered in space and over time, shaped by the seasons, the evolving vegetation and the shifting qualities of light.
This outdoor parcours provides an opportunity to explore a variety of approaches to contemporary sculpture, from major figures of the second half of the twentieth century to more recent artists. As such, it represents one of the central pillars of the collection, where the artistic experience unfolds at the heart of the Provençal landscape.
THE ART CENTER
Designed in 2016 by architect Charles Berthier, the Art Center at the Commanderie de Peyrassol was conceived to house the most sensitive works in the collection, particularly those requiring specific conservation conditions. Constructed in concrete, the building echoes the terraced layout that shapes the estate’s architecture and forms part of a group of structures inherited from the site’s agricultural history.
These gallery spaces provide an ideal setting for the presentation of paintings, photographs and installations, offering visitors a different perspective on the collection that complements the outdoor sculpture trail.
The main exhibition space is dedicated to a selection of works from the collection, regularly renewed to highlight the dialogue between the various generations and artistic practices it brings together. The works are presented in conversation with one another, revealing formal, historical and thematic connections.
This space is accessible only through guided tours.
The antechamber of the collection and the collection storage
Starting in 2026, two new spaces will enrich the presentation of the Philippe Austruy Collection: the Antechamber of the Collection and the Collection Storage. Located near the wine cellar and the estate’s reception areas, they offer visitors new ways to discover the artworks.
The Antechamber of the Collection is conceived as an introductory space. Easily accessible to visitors, it hosts temporary displays that explore specific aspects of the collection, highlight recently acquired works, or create new and unexpected dialogues between artists.
The Collection Storage offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the collection. Designed as both a conservation and display space, it provides access to works that are usually kept in storage. This unique setting offers a more direct insight into the life of a collection and the diversity of the artworks it contains.
Artists at Peyrassol
Franco Adami · Nicolas Alquin · David Altmejd · Olga de Amaral · Alice Anderson · Kader Attia · Jean Bechameil · Pascal Bernier · Philippe Berry · André Borderie · Pierre Buraglio · Daniel Buren · Pol Bury · Yoan Capote · Anthony Caro · Loris Cecchini · Alain Clément · Gisela Colón · Robert Combas · José Dávila · Thomas Devaux · Hervé Di Rosa · Wim Delvoye · Jean Dubuffet · Jan Dries · Joël Ducorroy · Jean-Claude Farhi · Martine Feipel · Barry Flanagan · Patrick Fleury · Jean-Michel Folon · Catherine François · Gérard Fromanger · Gloria Friedmann · Gérard Garouste · Kendell Geers · Kostis Georgiou · Emile Gilioli · Antony Gormley · Osvaldo González · Dan Graham · Shilpa Gupta · Raymond Hains · Simon Hantaï · Peter Halley · Carsten Höller · Huang Yong Ping · Ann Veronica Janssens · Zhanna Kadyrova · Anish Kapoor · Peter Knapp · Bertrand Lavier · Fabrice Langlade · François-Xavier Lalanne · Sunghee Lee · Pierre Marie Lejeune · Alexander Liberman · Sol LeWitt · Richard Long · Robert Mapplethorpe · Federica Matta · Ivan Messac · Henri Michaux · Jacques Monory · François Morellet · Marlène Mocquet · Moataz Nasr · Niki de Saint Phalle · Dennis Oppenheim · Panamarenko · Susana Pilar · Guillaume Pilet · Michelangelo Pistoletto · Jaume Plensa · Anne Poirier · Patrick Poirier · Gérard Rancinan · Jean-Pierre Raynaud · Ekkehart Rautenstrauch · Pablo Reinoso · Stefan Rinck · Ugo Rondinone · Félix Roulin · Ulrich Rückriem · Shin Sung-Hy · Chiharu Shiota · Luzia Simons · Vladimir Skoda · Daniel Spoerri · Josh Sperling · Frank Stella · Jeanne Susplugas · Sun Yuan · Peng Yu · Pascale Marthine Tayou · Antoni Tàpies · Agnès Thurnauer · Jean Tinguely · Niele Toroni · Jean-Jacques Tosello · Gavin Turk · Rotraut Uecker · Keiji Uematsu · Lee Ufan · Joris Van de Moortel · DeWain Valentine · Felice Varini · Jan Voss · Victor Vasarely · Joana Vasconcelos · Bernar Venet · Xavier Veilhan · Claude Viallat · Nari Ward · Marthe Wéry · Douglas White · Sislej Xhafa · José Yaque
For any inquiries regarding the loan of artworks from Collection Philippe Austruy, please contact: : art@peyrassol.com
ARRANGE YOUR VISIT
OF THE COLLECTION
For a group of at least 10 people, please call us for further information.
Self-guided tour of the sculpture park, the remarkable garden and the temporary exhibition: €13
Guided tour of the art center: €20
Guided tour of the vineyard and art by golf cart: €20
Horse-drawn carriage tour of the sculpture park: €23
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