Join a prestigious group of patrons
in supporting the legacy of Pierre Soulages
The Cercle International Pierre Soulages was created in 2022 by a group of contemporary art enthusiasts who share a passion for the works of the late Pierre Soulages (1919 – 2022) and the museum that bears his name. Its primary mission is financial support of the museum to ensure its long-term viability, contributing to key acquisitions, museum expansion, temporary exhibits, and more.
Being a member of the Cercle International Pierre Soulages permits you to link your brand to the museum and enhance it in a mutually beneficial partnership.
In 2005, Pierre & Colette Soulages made a remarkably generous donation of 500 artworks and documents, the largest-ever donation of its kind from a living artist. This gift kicked off the unlikely adventure of this unique museum. In 2008, the small Catalan firm RCR arquitectes was selected to design the museum from a pool of 99 of the world’s most renowned architectural firms, resulting in the astonishing building that now houses the Musée Soulages. RCR won the Pritzker prize for architecture in 2017.
Since its opening in 2014, more than 1.5 million visitors have discovered this cultural gem, and its collections have grown through works held in trust from various museums and collections.
