As the 6th edition of Normandie Impressionniste comes to a close, the festival wishes to warmly thank all of its patrons and partners for their trust and support. From May 29 to September 27, 2026, Normandie Impressionniste brought together artists, institutions, businesses, associations, and local stakeholders around the theme "A Possible Garden," on the occasion of the centenary of Claude Monet's death.
This edition could not have taken place without the involvement of those who support the festival and contribute to the realization of its projects, their dissemination and their encounter with the public.
Sponsors committed to supporting the festival
- ETRIA — Official sponsor of the festival, ETRIA supported several key events dedicated to contemporary Japanese art. Its support notably contributed to the evening event featuring "Wild Blossom" on the steps of Rouen Cathedral, the "Eternity in a Moment" at the Grand-Quevilly Rose Garden, and the presentation of Fog Tree #07031 , Honfleur" at the Jardin des Personnalités in Honfleur. The Rouen event drew over 10,000 people.
- Caisse des Dépôts — As part of its “Architecture & Landscape” patronage program, the Caisse des Dépôts group notably supported the presentation of Fujiko Nakaya’s fog sculpture Fog Tree #07031, Honfleur, in the Jardin des Personnalités. This ephemeral artwork temporarily transformed the landscape and illustrated the dialogue between contemporary creation, landscape, and territories at the heart of the festival.
- AXA — As a sponsor of this 6th edition, AXA supported a program dedicated to contemporary creation and presented throughout Normandy. Its support contributed to the festival's ambition to engage with a wide variety of venues (museums, monuments, gardens, public spaces, and heritage sites).
- Sanef — With nearly 2,000 km of highways, Sanef supports the cultural and tourist appeal of the regions crossed by its network. Its sponsorship has supported Normandie Impressionniste 2026, notably through poster campaigns deployed in rest areas to raise awareness of the festival among network users.
ETRIA, the sponsorship of the Caisse des Dépôts group, AXA and Sanef have thus contributed to this edition by supporting projects and programming that bring contemporary creation, heritage, landscape and territories into dialogue.
A focus on the Japanese art scene
This 6th edition gave special prominence to the Japanese art scene, thanks to the support of ETRIA , Japan Airlines , and the Yoshino Gypsum Art Foundation . Two major figures of contemporary Japanese art were invited to Normandy: Mika Ninagawa and Fujiko Nakaya. From the Wild Blossom projection , presented on the façade of Rouen Cathedral, to the photographic exhibition Eternity in a Moment at the Grand-Quevilly Rose Garden, and the Fog Tree #07031 sculpture in Honfleur 's Jardin des Personnalités , their works transformed iconic locations, offering audiences new encounters between Impressionism and contemporary art.
This Japanese presence has strengthened exchanges between the French and Japanese art scenes, while showcasing the diversity of contemporary approaches to gardens, living things, and landscapes. It fully aligns with the festival's ambition to foster dialogue between the Normandy region and international artists and artistic scenes.
A focus on the Dutch art scene
The program also showcased the Dutch art scene, with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in France and the Mondriaan Fund. Works by the DRIFT studio, Jacques Perconte, Diana Scherer, and Tanja Smeets were featured in various locations across Normandy, from DRIFT's installation Meadow , a hanging garden at the Sainte-Croix-des-Pelletiers church, to Tanja Smeets' plant sculptures in Lyons-la-Forêt, as well as works by Jacques Perconte in Rouen and at the Michel Ciry Museum, and Diana Scherer's work in Caen. These diverse approaches offer unique perspectives on the garden, living things, the landscape, and the relationship between nature and the built environment.
Partners mobilized throughout Normandy
The festival also thanks all of its partners for their contribution to the realization and visibility of this edition.
- ENGIE — A long-standing partner of the festival since 2013, ENGIE has renewed its support for this 6th edition. Its support has contributed to a program that places gardens and living things at the heart of the project, while fostering a dialogue between contemporary creation, nature, innovation, and technology.
- JCDecaux — JCDecaux supported the festival in the public space, notably with a poster campaign deployed in Normandy and Paris, as well as a presentation of works on the forecourt of the Rouen-Rive-Droite station.
- SNCF Gares & Connexions — SNCF Gares & Connexions supported the presentation of Jacques Perconte's work À fleur de mer at Rouen station, allowing contemporary art to be integrated into a daily transit space for travelers.
- MTCA — MTCA participated in and supported the technical installation of the monumental screen presented at Rouen station this summer to present the work À fleur de mer by Jacques Perconte.
- Aktua Prod — Aktua Prod has been supporting the production of audiovisual content for the festival for several editions, notably the series Impressions d'artistes, which gives a voice to the artists of this 6th edition.
- L'Armitière — The L'Armitière bookstore based in Rouen has partnered with the festival to offer meetings with artists and authors around the garden and impressionism, in addition to the artistic program.
- Hangar Cult — Hangar Cult hosted artist Cai Guo-Qiang and his team in Eure for a residency to create his gunpowder paintings, which were presented at the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey as part of the exceptional exhibition Radiance of Spring.
The festival also thanks its tourism, accommodation and gastronomy partners — Ferme Saint Siméon, Hôtel Littéraire Gustave Flaubert, Novotel Rouen Centre Cathédrale, Café Hamlet, chef David Gallienne, as well as Gîtes de France Seine-Maritime and Gîtes de France Calvados — who contributed to welcoming artists, teams and visitors and to the discovery of the Norman territories.
An edition supported by the media
Arte, Télérama, Beaux-Arts Magazine, L'Œil, Le Journal des Arts, Connaissance des Arts, Paris Normandie, Ouest France and ICI Normandie also supported this 6th edition.
Through their articles, reports and relays, these media outlets have helped to promote the artists, the works and the many events offered throughout the region, to audiences in Normandy as well as beyond the territory.
Thank you to everyone who makes the festival possible
Beyond their financial, material or media support, our patrons and partners help to make Normandie Impressionniste a collective project, rooted in the territories and open to all audiences.
By taking over museums, gardens, monuments, public spaces, train stations and heritage sites, this 6th edition offered new ways to discover contemporary creation and to take a fresh look at the landscapes of Normandy.
Thank you to all our sponsors, institutional, private, technical, tourism and media partners for their trust and loyalty.
