Museum Exhibitions of Pascal Lecocq
FR — Les musées qui ont accueilli les œuvres de Pascal Lecocq témoignent de la diversité de son univers artistique — entre allégories sous‑marines, visions opératiques et hommages aux maîtres de la peinture. Cette page retrace ses expositions muséales majeures aux États‑Unis, en France, en Israël et ailleurs, incluant présentations permanentes, expositions thématiques, rétrospectives et participations curatoriales.
EN — Museums around the world have exhibited Pascal Lecocq’s paintings, celebrating his underwater allegories, operatic scenographies, and tributes to classical masters. This page highlights his major museum exhibitions in the United States, France, Israel, and beyond — including permanent displays, curated shows, thematic exhibitions, and international collaborations.
Table of Contents
- Since 2013 — New Jersey Maritime Museum
- 2013 — Old Jaffa Museum (Cancelled)
- 2012 — Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale (SHARKS)
- 2011 — Coral Springs Museum of Art
- 2003 — Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
- 2001–2002 — Musée Bossuet, Meaux
- 2000 — Musée Marquelet de la Noue, Meaux
- 2000 — Musée des Capucins, Coulommiers
- 1996 — Musée des Capucins, Coulommiers
Selected Museum Exhibitions
Chronological overview of museum exhibitions featuring original paintings by Pascal Lecocq, from permanent displays to major curated shows.
Since 2013 — New Jersey Maritime Museum, Beach Haven, USA
Permanent display of two original paintings, loaned by M. Christopher Drew. The New Jersey Maritime Museum hosts the most extensive collection of maritime history and artifacts in the state, located in Beach Haven on the southern end of Long Beach Island.
2013 — Old Jaffa Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel (Cancelled)
December 2013 — “Bird Man”
This exhibition was planned to mark the 100th anniversary of the first flight in the Holy Land, achieved by French pioneer pilot Jules Védrines and his Blériot B1-X1 monoplane, which landed on Jaffa’s shore on December 27, 1913.
The exhibition was to include painting, sculpture, photography, and performance, engaging with the history and future of aviation. Two original paintings by Pascal, loaned by U.S. and Swiss collectors, were scheduled to be displayed.
2012 — Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Exhibition dates: May 12, 2012 – January 6, 2013
See the news, videos, press, and photos.
This exhibition marks the first appearance of French artist Pascal Lecocq in an American museum, as part of a major curated show.
Location: Museum of Art, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 — (954) 525‑5500. Visitor information
Exhibition title: SHARKS
Following major exhibitions such as Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, and Vatican Splendors, this new presentation focused entirely on sharks — their history, biology, cultural impact, and representation in art.
Sharks predate dinosaurs by 200 million years and appear in every ocean, as well as many rivers and lakes. This exhibition explored their diversity and the fascination they inspire across cultures.
The exhibition was organized by the Museum of Art in association with Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center and guest‑curated by wildlife artist, author, and environmentalist Richard Ellis.
It included drawings, photographs, sculptures, videos, and artifacts, as well as a section devoted to the cultural impact of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film Jaws. Works by Winslow Homer, Charles R. Knight, Guy Harvey, Alexis Rockman, Ray Troll, Don Ray, Stanley Meltzoff, and others were featured.
Highlights included a loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Copley’s Watson and the Shark), an original painting by Roger Kastel (creator of the iconic Jaws poster), and a 50‑foot Megalodon balloon installed on the museum roof.
Pascal Lecocq’s contributions: Two original oil paintings were exhibited:
- Corrida III (The Matador), 48″ × 40″, 2006
- Colosseus Watching, 30″ × 40″, 2006
This exhibition also referenced Pascal’s earlier curated participations in France, including:
- Musée des Capucins, Coulommiers (1996): Ex Voto
- Musée des Capucins, Coulommiers (2000): Grids and Lights
- Musée Bossuet, Meaux (2001–2002): Homage to Böcklin’s Isle of the Dead
Artist Talk: Thursday, May 17 at 6 pm — SHARK Artist Talks with Pascal Lecocq and Bill Wieger.
2011 — Coral Springs Museum of Art, FL, USA
Exhibition dates: May 8–27, 2011
This group exhibition, organized by the Broward Art Guild, benefited the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Two original oil paintings by Pascal Lecocq were displayed.
Location:
855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Open Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm; Thursday: 10am–8pm; closed Sunday.
Special event: Meet the Artist Reception — Thursday, May 26, 6:00–8:00 pm.
Two original oil paintings by Pascal were featured in the exhibition. More details available in the News archive.
2003 — Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Exhibition dates: September 20 – November 2, 2003
Exhibition title: “Brave Destiny”
The Williamsburg Art & Historical Center launched what was described as the largest exhibition to date of “Art of the Imagination,” accompanied by a Grand Surrealist Ball. The event took place in the Center’s magnificent French Second Empire building, located in the heart of Williamsburg — then emerging as a major artistic hub in New York.
One visionary painting by Pascal Lecocq was exhibited.
Location:
Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
135 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel: (718) 486‑7372 or (718) 486‑6012
Opening event: Grand Surrealist Ball — September 20
Lecture: Brigid Marlin — September 21, 3 pm (WAH Center)
More details available in the News archive.
2001–2002 — Musée Bossuet, Meaux, France
Exhibition dates: October 13, 2001 – January 6, 2002
Exhibition title: “Autour de l’Ile des Morts de Böcklin” — Homage to Böcklin’s Isle of the Dead
This exhibition, curated by Pierre Peyrolle, was the first ever dedicated to Arnold Böcklin’s iconic masterpiece Isle of the Dead. It coincided with major retrospectives at the Musée d’Orsay (Paris) and the Kunstmuseum Basel.
The Musée Bossuet presented an homage to Böcklin’s work through contributions by sixty European artists, including two original oil paintings by Pascal Lecocq.
Works exhibited by Pascal Lecocq:
Catalogue: Homage to Arnold Böcklin’s Isle of the Dead, edited by Pierre Peyrolle, Somogy Editions (published October 17, 2001).
More details available in the News archive.
Learn more about the museum: Musée Bossuet official page. For more about Böcklin and Isle of the Dead, visit Pascal’s dedicated website: Toteninsel.net.
2000 — Musée Marquelet de la Noue, Meaux, France
Exhibition dates: April 8–23, 2000
Exhibition title: “Grilles et lumière” — Grids and Lights
This exhibition brought together French Fantastic painters in a show curated by art critic Bertrand Duplessis (Connaissance des Hommes). Pascal Lecocq presented one oil painting and one drawing.
Works exhibited by Pascal Lecocq:
- Cataphorese — oil on canvas
- Crosswords — drawing
Learn more about the museum: Musée Marquelet de la Noue
2000 — Musée Municipal des Capucins, Coulommiers, France
Exhibition dates: February 22 – March 12, 2000
Exhibition title: “Grilles et lumière” — Grids and Lights
This exhibition gathered French Fantastic painters in a show curated by art critic Bertrand Duplessis (Connaissance des Hommes). Pascal Lecocq exhibited one oil painting and one drawing.
Works exhibited by Pascal Lecocq:
- Cataphorese — oil on canvas
- Crosswords — drawing
Learn more about the museum: Musée Municipal des Capucins
1996 — Musée Municipal des Capucins, Coulommiers, France
Exhibition dates: April 4–8, 1996
Exhibition title: “Ex Voto”
This exhibition of French Fantastic painters was curated by art critic Bertrand Duplessis (Connaissance des Hommes). Pascal Lecocq presented one oil painting.
Work exhibited by Pascal Lecocq: Ceux qui m’ont donné la Lumière — oil on canvas
Learn more about the museum: Musée Municipal des Capucins
With painters Michèle Van Cotthen, Claude Verlinde, and Marc Halingre
