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The MuMo: the museum truck that democratizes contemporary art.

iative launched by Ingrid Brochard in 2011. This entrepreneur, committed to promoting access to culture for all, imagined this museum truck to share contemporary art with school and other audiences who are far away. For more than ten years, this museum on wheels has been traveling the roads of Fra ...

17
Mar
2023

Naoshima: an island museum in Japan

very popular tourist spot. Popular with Japanese tourists for its Climate and sandy beaches, it also attracts visitors from around the world for its contemporary art. This island with modest dimensions (only 8 km2) has a little more than 3000 inhabitants who live there year round. But it has dev ...

10
Jan
2022

Le Génie des Jardins : contemporary art in Parisian gardens

An event at the crossroads of art and nature Le Génie de la Bastille, an association that works to disseminate and defend contemporary art, has been organizing a biennial event called Le Génie des Jardins since 2006. As its name suggests, this event is held outdoors in gardens, and more precis ...

20
Sep
2021

Turin: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

, this grandiose palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its lavish apartments, royal library and gardens, which are free to visit. 2- To admire contemporary art in all its forms You may not know it, but Turin is also the ideal destination for contemporary art lovers. With its wealth of mu ...

15
Feb
2022

Forest Wind: artistic walks in the woods

ith the forest Vent des forêts is an initiative that offers you to hike in the woods between Bar-le-Duc and Verdun and go on a discovery of a hundred contemporary art installations. These works in wood, iron or stone are the creations of international artists. They have been installed in the for ...

22
Sep
2021

The Watershed: an artistic hike in Ardèche

section of the GR7 that runs through Ardèche has been transformed into a true open-air museum. This long-distance hiking trail allows walkers to discover various contemporary art pieces scattered throughout nature. This artistic journey is punctuated by works from renowned artists. In addition to ...

15
Nov
2023

Visiting Marseille: places to see

ice transformed into a large cultural center) - the Velodrome Stadium - the museums: the Mediterranean archaeology museum; the Cantini museum (modern and contemporary art collections); the Marseille history museum; the Marseille natural history museum; the Old Marseille museum; the earthenware mus ...

25
Jan
2010

"The Brocante and Antiques Fair in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue"

n Gautier park, combined with the 250 antique, art and decoration shops in the town, this fair dedicated to flea markets, antiques, design, decor and contemporary art attracts up to 120,000 visitors. For this new edition, exhibitors will be divided into 4 thematic areas: Antiques & Flea Markets, C ...

14
Mar
2014

Art Festival, Cities and Landscapes: Discoveries Along the Water in Amiens.

An exceptional setting. The Art, Cities and Landscapes Festival owes its uniqueness and a large part of its appeal to its unique setting: the Hortillonnages of Amiens, marshes crisscrossed by 65 km of canals! Since 2009, this event combining art and nature invites young artists, landscapers or vis ...

10
Aug
2015

Serbia: discover Novi Sad European Capital of Culture 2022

have been rehabilitated into cultural spaces. This is the case, for example, of Svilara, a former silk dye factory that now hosts photography and contemporary art exhibitions. The city's former industrial area, nicknamed 'Chinatown', is now a veritable nursery for artists. As for the Petro ...

03
Sep
2021

Grandeur Nature : an unusual walk in Varengeville-sur-Mer

is festival invites you to walk around the commune, while discovering impressive and/or unusual installations. To note: as a reminder, land art is a contemporary art movement that appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. Its particularity is to use the landscape and the resources of natur ...

09
Sep
2021

Lisa Miquet : a photographer who changes the way we look at hair

des of a stereotyped femininity, which would correspond to a single standard. This photographer has also immortalized rising female figures of the contemporary art scene: Angèle, Suzane, Pomme and Yseult. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miquette (@lisamiquet) ...

24
Feb
2022

The Promenade Museum in Digne: a walk for the whole family

l. All along this shaded path, you will be lulled by the sound of running water flowing down from the top of the hill. Your walk will be lined with contemporary artworks like The Teapot Fountain pictured below. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot But the highlight of the show was not created ...

22
Apr
2022

Trip to England: 10 places to visit in Cornwall

e! This art gallery overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is an annex of the famous Tate Modern. Here you can see local art alongside the best of modern and contemporary art. View this post on Instagram A publication shared by ???E (@gemmak500) 4- Land's End At Land's End, Cornw ...

23
June
2022

Bordeaux : 5 ideas for unusual visits

by the Germans in 1941 to hide their submarines in the Gironde estuary. Now transformed into a cultural place, this site steeped in history hosts contemporary art exhibitions. It is also home to les Bassins de Lumières, a digital art center that follows the concept of the Atelier des Lumières ...

28
Sep
2022

Tourism Jordan: 5 things to do in Amman

back to the Mamluk and Ottoman periods. You can also admire works by contemporary Jordanian, Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese artists. Modern and contemporary art enthusiasts can moreover complete their artistic journey with a visit to the Amman National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art or ...

20
Jan
2023

Basque Country: 5 good reasons to go to Guéthary

la Saraleguinea. This villa, located in the heart of a beautiful landscaped park dotted with works of art, has been converted into a museum of modern and contemporary art. 4- For its quality of life If you are looking for a peaceful destination for your next vacation, the village of Guéthary in ...

01
Mar
2023

Travel to Tuscany: 5 good reasons to visit Pratovecchio Stia

h century. • the Florentine Palace located in the historic center of Stia is a former residence of the Guidi counts which now houses a collection of contemporary art. • the Porciano Castle located not far from the city. Religious buildings also abound in the region and present remarkable ...

30
Aug
2023

Takeru Amano: 5 Things to Know About This Japanese Artist

He is inspired by American pop art. Takeru Amano is sometimes referred to as a master of neo pop art. Born in Tokyo in 1977, this artist draws part of his inspiration from American pop art. Although he now lives and works in the Japanese capital, he resided in New York for three years, from 1997 t ...

03
Apr
2024