What secrets does a street hold? Avenue Nicolas Gillet, here in Colombes, whispers a tale of art that travelled across borders. Avenue Nicolas Gillet. It’s not just a street, it’s a tribute to Nicolas-François Gillet, a sculptor who journeyed from Metz to the heart of the Russian art scene. Imagine a young Gillet, chisel in hand, mastering his craft in Rome. He sculpted the iconic Saint Augustine for the church of Saint Louis des Français, a testament to his burgeoning talent. His artistry didn’t stop there. He returned to Paris, leaving his mark on the Louvre with “Le Berger Pâris prêt à donner la pomme qui doit être le prix de la beauté,” a masterpiece in marble. But Russia called. Gillet answered, becoming a founding father of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. For twenty years, he nurtured a generation of Russian sculptors. Their success was his legacy. Avenue Nicolas Gillet stands as a reminder: art knows no boundaries, and its impact can span centuries.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to