ACTUALITIES OF THE MOMENT

La Friche de l'Escalette

La Friche de l'Escalette, near Marseille, hosts outdoor exhibitions of contemporary art. For summer 2024, the site is presenting two iconic structures by Jean Prouvé, the Pavillon de Lorraine and the Bungalow du Cameroun, accompanied by works by sculptors such as Parvine Curie, François Stahly and Gérard Lardeur.

In addition, an exhibition entitled "Angles de Vision" highlights the works of Richard Baquié.

The Friche de l'Escalette is open to the public every day in July and August, as well as at weekends in September and October, with guided tours offered daily.

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"Marseille at the heart of the sea

The exhibition "Tattoo. Histories of the Mediterranean", presented from May 17 to September 28, 2025 at the Centre de la Vieille Charité, traces the history of tattooing around the Mediterranean basin, from ancient uses to contemporary expressions. Exploring the medical, religious, political and artistic dimensions of tattooing, it highlights the cross-fertilization of identities and cultural exchanges in this plural space. Ancient works and modern creations rub shoulders, notably those by leading artists such as Denis Martinez, Lalla Essaydi and Farid Belkahia. A renewed reflection on the body, art and memory, between tradition and modernity.

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Cosquer Mediterranean

The famous Grotte Cosquer, discovered by diver Henri Cosquer in the depths of the Mediterranean, is now open to visitors in a space dedicated to the magic of this sunken cavern.

Entirely replicated in its original form, you can plunge into the bowels of humanity, admiring drawings, engravings, paintings and handprints dating back over 30,000 years.

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The current exhibition

🎨 New exhibition at Maison Montgrand!

Nicolas Pagnier's new exhibition will be on view from March 2 to March 30, 2025. An exhibition presented by arts Marseille.🎨 

A high-school teacher in Marseille, this artist rediscovered drawing a few years ago thanks to charcoal, after a long break. Working charcoal with his fingers is an essential, almost instinctive step in his process, enabling him to give shape to the emotions he wishes to convey.

In this series of drawings, Nicolas seeks to revive moments from the daily lives of our parents and grandparents: the pride of a fine harvest, the joy of a first car, the hope of discovering a spring with a pendulum, or the amusement of a child playing at the wheel of an old wreck...

The play of light, shadows and soft charcoal strokes envelop these scenes with a touch of nostalgia and personal sensitivity.

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