From 2013 to 2022, critic and curator Guillaume Désanges steered the programme of La Verrière by way of a number of thematic cycles, each of which unfolded over several years. Each cycle opened with a group exhibition, followed by a series of solo projects that featured the work of lesser-known figures as well as creators already active in the world of contemporary art. The three successive cycles – “Gestures, and thought”, “Ballistic Poetry” and “Matters of Concern” – were all marked by an attention to ecological issues.

In charge of programming since 2023, curator Joël Riff has imagined La Verrière as a space for coming together and a lens for bringing into focus. He looks to break down barriers within the visual field through a programme that brings into dialogue visual art, applied art and decorative art. His exhibitions take the form of “extended solos” that gather a diverse range of creators around a central artist in order to open up different ways of perceiving their work. This approach foregrounds the work of both young artists and creators operating beyond the mainstream of contemporary art.

Since 2008, through its curatorial programme and the close accompaniment provided to invited artists, La Verrière has stood out for its commitment to the artists and the promotion of art among a broad audience.