Laurent Boillat
Born in 1911.
Died in 1985.
Laurent Boillat (1911–1985) is documented as a sculptor, painter, wood engraver and illustrator.
An exhibition devoted to Laurent Boillat was held at the Musée de l’Hôtel-Dieu under the theme «L’art sacré», including Stations of the Cross, Christmas woodcuts and prints.
On the occasion of the centenary of Laurent Boillat’s birth, a monographic publication was issued by the Société jurassienne d’Emulation, comprising texts by Silvia Amstutz and Anne Schild, as well as a preface by Vincent Girardin, the artist’s son-in-law.
The launch of the publication on Laurent Boillat took place at the Musée de l’Hôtel-Dieu, accompanied by a lecture by Vincent Girardin.