“For the first time, the Domaine National de Chambord is hosting a stained glass artist, Kim En Joong, a major figure in this centuries old art, for the exhibition Colors of the Invisible, from March 29 to August 31, 2025. The artist has been invited for a six-week residency at Chambord to create three canvases, one of which will be selected for the exhibition. Some of Father Kim’s most beautiful stained glass works, displayed in the transepts and rooms on the second floor of the château, resonate deeply with the spirit of a monument whose very architecture is an ode to the circulation of light. The painting created during the residency will be exhibited alongside around forty stained glass pieces, paintings, and ceramics.

After welcoming around thirty artists, including Lionel Sabatté, Wang Keping, Pablo Reinoso, and Julien des Monstiers, the Domaine National de Chambord now invites stained glass artist Kim En Joong for a residency, followed by an exhibition. Since 2011, Chambord has served as a creative laboratory, hosting artists and writers in residence, leading to unique exhibitions.” — Chambord

“The works presented in this exhibition are the result of more than 60 years of creation. In the sublime and serene space of the château de Chambord, visitors will discover the radiant light of the stained glass— a light that will illuminate not only the space but also their souls.” — Kim En Joong

“Chambord is a château filled with windows, some adorned with stained glass, with an architecture designed to circulate light. Father Kim En Joong’s works will find a luminous resonance here. By inviting a stained glass artist for the first time, we aim not only to highlight his talent but also to celebrate this everevolving art form that blends tradition and modernity.” Pierre-Gilles Girault, Director of Public Engagement and Cultural Programs at the Domaine national de Chambord

This exhibition is the result of a close collaboration between the Domaine National de Chambord and the International Stained Glass Center in Chartres, where Kim En Joong’s work was in the spotlight until February 2025. The center’s director, Jean-François Lagier, is the associate curator for the exhibition.

Images courtesy Domaine National de Chambord.