However it is most famous for being the private residence of the late Polish French artist, Balthus.
Considered one of the greatest figurative painters of the 20th century, Le Grand Chalet was home to both Balthus and his wife, after he purchased the property in the late 1970’s.
Over the years, they welcomed celebrated writers, painters and other notable artists to Le Grand Chalet. It was a place of inspiration, not only for the artist himself but also for countless other visitors, including the likes of the Dalaï Lama, Bono, Richard Gere and David Bowie.
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think- ago
OMG! This is HUGE!!!
The Dalai Lama has been on my watch list for a long time.
Just two days ago I found out that he visited Balthus, a painter and creator of pedophile art in his home in Switzerland!
So he was friends with a man who created this sort of art:
(will edit and add some links)
projection ago
Would you still have the source for the Dalai Lama visiting Balthasar?
think- ago
Found it:
https://www.knowitall.ch/blogs/leisure/lisa-gibson/1563-le-grand-chalet-in-rossiniere-home-to-the-balthus-foundation