Rebus Plates For Our Times

A rebus is a type of riddle that combines images and individual letters to represent words or phrases.

In the 19th century, French rebuses printed on ceramic plates became popular, often featuring riddles that covered various themes, from moral lessons to social and political commentary. 

Inspired by a gifted plate, Professor Emeritus Mireille Perron’s exhibition blends the art of 19th-century rebus plates with powerful issues we face today. 

This exhibition is generously supported by Alliance Française.