Marc Newson
Château La Coste
From 15 March to 21 June 2026
Château La Coste presents a major exhibition dedicated to Marc Newson, one of the most influential designers of his generation. A key figure in contemporary design, he invites us to rethink our relationship with forms, materials, and the objects that shape our everyday environment.
Conceived as a journey that is both focused and open, the exhibition brings together fourteen iconic works spanning more than four decades of creation. Presented inside the Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium as well as outdoors, they offer a cross-cutting perspective on a visionary practice, marked by constant inventiveness and a strong sense of formal freedom.
Iconic furniture, monumental sculptures, and experimental pieces engage in dialogue with Niemeyer’s fluid architecture and the Provençal landscape. Among the highlights, the legendary Lockheed Lounge embodies Marc Newson’s pioneering approach, while Electra, a six-meter-high monumental sculpture unveiled here for the first time, marks the entrance to the site as a sculptural threshold.
Through the exploration of materials as varied as aluminum, marble, and contemporary composites, Marc Newson develops a language in which process, technique, and experimentation are inseparable from form. His work blurs the boundaries between art, design, and architecture, asserting a non-linear and deeply intuitive approach.
Rooted in the landscape of Château La Coste, this exhibition highlights a body of work without borders, shaped by a constant circulation between cultures, disciplines, and scales. It offers an immersive experience into Marc Newson’s world, where each piece reflects an ongoing dialogue between innovation, material, and imagination.
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Château La Coste
Stéphane Aboudaram, We are content
