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Light Through Time: Claire Tabouret’s Bold Brush Meets Notre Dame’s Ancient Glass

When Notre Dame Cathedral rises anew, its storied walls will shimmer with a fresh vision—thanks to French painter Claire Tabouret. Chosen from over a hundred contenders, Tabouret’s commission marks a rare moment: a contemporary artist shaping the soul of an 861-year-old icon. Her stained glass designs, set to echo the cathedral’s legendary light, will be crafted by Atelier Simon-Marq, a glassmaking studio with roots stretching back to 1640 and a legacy of collaborating with modern masters like Chagall and Miró. Tabouret’s approach is figurative, aiming for windows that speak across cultures without the need for explanation. The colors will harmonize with the cathedral’s architecture, carefully balanced to preserve the purity of white light. As Notre Dame reopens after tragedy, these new windows promise not just restoration, but a luminous gesture of unity and hope—where old stones and new visions meet in radiant conversation. #NotreDame #ContemporaryArt #StainedGlass #Culture

Light Through Time: Claire Tabouret’s Bold Brush Meets Notre Dame’s Ancient Glass