Les gardiens du geste by artist Laurence Bost

Five years after the tragedy, the rebirth of Notre-Dame de Paris is a powerful testament to French craftsmanship and dedication. The exhibition “Les Gardiens du Geste”, by Laurence Bost, takes you behind the scenes of this exceptional restoration through a series of 40 portraits of craftsmen. Presented at the Abbaye des Prémontrés, just a few minutes from Metz, this exhibition highlights the hands and faces behind the reconstruction of a national symbol.

Laurence Bost, the official painter accredited to follow the work, pays tribute to the stonemasons, carpenters, stained glass artists and other master craftsmen who brought this emblematic monument back to life. Each painting reveals the nobility of gesture, the precision of movement and the wealth of knowledge passed down through the generations. A moving plunge into artisanal excellence, carried by a sensitive and luminous artistic vision.

Laurence Bost, who has exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Musée de la Marine and Galerie 26, reveals here a rare, authentic and profoundly human work. Her eye captures the beauty of commitment, between emotion, rigor and light.

Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring exhibition, placed under the patronage of the President of the French Republic. A unique artistic experience, rediscovering the history of Notre-Dame through the eyes of those who saved it. Come and discover “Les Gardiens du Geste” at the Abbaye des Prémontrés and let yourself be touched by the power of living heritage.