Bourgeon – Renault E5
ElectriCity in Douai
Renault began collecting art in the 1930s, when photographer Robert Doisneau was a full-time employee. The collection reflects both its times and the history of the company. Made up of almost 500 works, the collection reflects the collaboration between Renault and a number of visionary contemporary artists who were already recognised in the 1960s, including Jean Dubuffet and Victor Vasarely, the Hungarian-born artist who redesigned the Renault logo in 1972. The collection also includes works by sculptors belonging to the New Realism movement, such as Arman and Jean Tinguely, and of course Erró, who took the historic Renault 5 as his model. Contemporary works are also present, with artists such as Jean-Luc Moulène, Heidi Wood and Angela Palmer.
In 2024, British artist Dan Rawlings completed a project at the heart of Ampere ElectriCity in Douai, reconnecting with the idea of art “in the making” in our manufacturing workshops. Known for his delicate nature-inspired cutouts in metal lace, the artist created a modern spin on Renault 5 E-Tech electric and a historic version of this iconic vehicle.
I was fortunate to wok with many fantastic people on this project and i don’t think it would be possible to name everybody, but i’m very grateful to everyone i met along the way..
https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/group/philanthropy-heritage/the-art-collection/