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Patrice Morard at work in his studio, bringing his artistic world to life, 2026
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The Living Archive of Patrice Morard
Currently showing works from the 1980's
Join us each Sunday on Instagram as we explore the evolving and extensive body of work of Patrice Morard, presenting a continually updated and detailed selection of paintings spanning from the 1980s to the present day. Developed across more than four decades, this ongoing presentation offers an opportunity to discover the progression of Morard’s artistic practice, follow the development of his visual language, and encounter works from different periods of a career shaped by sustained observation, independent research and a deeply personal relationship with painting.
From earlier works dating to the 1980s through to more recent paintings, each selection contributes to a broader understanding of the artistic trajectory that has defined Morard’s work over the course of his career.
1982
Beneath the towering trees, life slows down. Figures gather in the shade, a dog keeps watch, and a red roof appears through the foliage. Everything seems peaceful. Yet nothing is said of what brought them there, or what might happen next.
A suspended moment of childhood. Toys are scattered, the landscape opens in the distance, yet every gaze seems to tell a different story. A family scene where innocence, elegance and mystery quietly coexist.
1987
1982
Beneath the towering trees, life slows down. Figures gather in the shade, a dog keeps watch, and a red roof appears through the foliage. Everything seems peaceful. Yet nothing is said of what brought them there, or what might happen next.
Explore our gallery catalogue, featuring a carefully presented selection of artworks spanning artists and periods. Discover individual works, explore the stories and artistic journeys behind them, and browse an evolving collection that brings together paintings and works from across our programme.
1984
Childhood Secrets
1987
Feast
1982
Among Flowers
1982
Another Garden
morard.art
morard.art is an independent gallery and curatorial platform dedicated to figurative painting, with a particular focus on the research, presentation and preservation of contemporary artistic practices. Founded by Baptiste Morard, the gallery currently presents the work of Swiss painter Patrice Morard and develops The Patrice Morard Archives, an ongoing project dedicated to documenting, organising and progressively making accessible the artist’s extensive body of work. Through exhibitions, curatorial research and the progressive publication of the artist’s archive, morard.art brings together more than four decades of painting, tracing the evolution of Patrice Morard’s practice from the 1980s to the present day. The platform offers an evolving view of an artistic career shaped across decades, bringing together works from different periods while highlighting the continuity, development and transformation of the artist’s visual language.
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Patrice Morard (b. 1951, Fribourg) is a Swiss figurative painter whose career spans the 1980s to the present. Trained in literature, philology, musicology and drawing, he considers himself primarily self-taught, developing his practice through independent study, observation and sustained studio work. His work has been exhibited across Switzerland through galleries, museums and cultural institutions, alongside projects in opera and music.
Meet The Artist
Featured Artwork:
A dense gathering of elegantly dressed figures unfolds within an opulent interior, where glances, gestures and proximity create a complex network of human relationships. Patrice Morard transforms the social event into an almost cinematic and theatrical composition, balancing elegance with an underlying sense of psychological tension. The Ball demonstrates his early fascination with social ritual, observation and the hidden narratives of a crowd.
