FRAC Sud - Cité de l'art contemporain
Based in La Joliette, this building designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma presents more than 1,300 works by some 600 artists and stands out as a laboratory of artistic experimentation.
Based in La Joliette, this building designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma presents more than 1,300 works by some 600 artists and stands out as a laboratory of artistic experimentation.
Programme
A Walking Artist, Hamish Fulton
For his project at the Frac, which is the first major exhibition devoted to this artist in France in more than 10 years, Hamish Fulton conducted a 21-day walk from June 1 to 21, 2022 in the Mercantour National Park located east of Digne-les-Bains in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, starting in Barcelonnette.
The works resulting from this walk are exhibited alongside a variety of works from walks conducted between 1969 and 2023 including large-scale murals, small framed paintings, drawings, limited edition prints and what the artist calls "walking texts on wood.
In partnership with Cairn Centre d’art, Digne-les-Bains
Hélène Baillot, Raphaël Botiveau et Anne-Laure Wuillai
Hors-les-murs : Fort Sainte-Agathe, Chemin Sainte-Agathe, Porquerolles, 83400 Hyères
Il faut imaginer une île, Hélène Baillot et Raphaël Botiveau
Les traces qu’on laisse, Anne-Laure Wuillai
The exhibition of work by Anne-Laure Wuillai, Hélène Baillot and Raphaël Botiveau is the result of two successive residencies on the islands of Port-Cros and Porquerolles. As 2023 is an anniversary year for the Frac and the National Park, celebrating their 40th and 60th anniversaries respectively, the spotlight is on contemporary creation in relation to a remarkable natural and architectural heritage, addressing climatic issues in a context of growing tourist pressure.
Invisible, Martha Wilson
A singular figure in the history of American art since the early 1970s, Martha Wilson is one of the first artists to use her body, alongside Hannah Wilke and Eleanor Antin, to question social representations of the feminine through her performances, videos and photographs. By modifying her physical appearance, she challenges the stereotypical identities of neoliberal America. A trailblazer, her work points towards territories later conquered by other contemporary artists, such as Cindy Sherman or Martha Rosler, or feminist philosophers like Judith Butler.
The choreography of goods, Romana Schmalisch and Robert Schlicht
The exhibition is part of "À la pêche à l'épave", a film and scientific research project resulting from a residency by artists Robert Schlicht and Romana Schmalisch at Frac Sud in 2021.
In partnership with Laboratoire d'Économie et de Sociologie du Travail (LEST), Projet ANR Le Grand Entrepôt, Goethe-Institut Marseille, Iméra Institut d'études avancées (IEA) d'Aix-Marseille Université, and Montévidéo. This project was supported by the Akademie der Künste and the Berlin Senate - Department of Culture and Social Cohesion. The project was also made possible thanks to the support of Seayard and the Port of Marseille Fos.
Biennale de la Joliette
Two weeks of festive and cultural events to reenchant the Joliette district, inviting locals and visitors alike to rediscover this multi-faceted neighborhood in a whole new way. La Joliette users and residents, all neighbors!
In partnership with Centre Photographique Marseille, Cirva, Théâtre Joliette, Bibliothèque et Archives départementales des Bouches-du-Rhône, La Coque, Cinéma Pathé La Joliette, Cité des Entrepreneurs d'Euroméditerranée, Établissement Public d'Aménagement Euroméditerranée, Le Docks Village, Théâtre de la Mer, Terrasses du Port, Cepac Silo, Planète Émergences, Culture du Coeur 13, Opera Mundi, Atelier Tchikebe, Polygone étoilé.
Les Elles des Jeux : Tennis Forever, Camille Holtz
Hors-les-murs : Musée National du Sport, Stade Allianz Riviera, 6 allée Camille Muffat, 06200 Nice
Presented for the first time as part of the Les Elles des Jeux exhibition at the Musée National du Sport in Nice, artist Camille Holtz's photographic series is the fruit of an immersion residency at the heart of the 23rd edition of the Open international junior clay-court tennis tournament. The tournament takes place over three stages in Cap d'Ail, Istres and Beaulieu-sur-Mer this spring. By following the daily lives of these young professional athletes, the artist was able to capture the different emotions that run through them.
In partnership with the Musée National du Sport in Nice, the municipalities of Istres and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, and their respective tennis clubs Istres Sport Tennis and Tennis Club de Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Access
FRAC Sud - Cité de l'art contemporain
20, boulevard de Dunkerque
13002 Marseille
0033 4 91 91 27 55
fracsud.org/
Wednesday to Saturday: noon – 7pm.
Sunday: 2pm – 6pm.
Free entry. Closed on public holidays.
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CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERIES
• Double V Gallery : The trendy contemporary art gallery in Marseille. (Marseille)
• Galerie Béa-Ba : A hub for contemporary painting. (Marseille)
CULTURE & HERITAGE
• Friche La Belle de mai : An arts and culture factory and a living place. (Marseille)
• Coco Velten : A place for working and encounters with a collaborative cultural programme. (Marseille)
• Fotokino : Exhibitions, screenings, workshops and conferences. (Marseille)
TO DISCOVER
• Lucy Luce : the workshop-boutique of a jewelry designer and organic sculptures. (Marseille)
• JoggingJogging : concept et fashion store. (Marseille)
BOAT TRIP
Le Don du Vent : Boat rental and private boat services. (Marseille)
PLACES TO STAY
• Les Bords de Mer : Mini-refuge, maxi-vue : 19 bedrooms facing the big blue. (Marseille)
• Hôtel Le Ryad : Well located at the top of la Canebière in the city center. (Marseille)
• La Résidence du Vieux Port : 4-star hotel with a retro decor, inspired by Le Corbusier and Pouillon. (Marseille)
• Tuba Club : A restyled former diving club in the Goudes district. 5 bedrooms and a restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Calanques. (Marseille)
PLACES TO EAT
• Sépia : Seasonal cooking. Covered terrace and view of the city. (Marseille)
• La Parenthèse : Terrace with tapas to share in a quiet alley of La Vieille Chapelle district. (Marseille)
• Chez Yassine : Tunisian halal specialties. A must-go of Eastern cuisine in the Noailles district. (Marseille)
• Yima: A family Eastern canteen in the Noailles district. (Marseille)
• Toïa : For the ceviche lovers, a tasty cuisine made with fresh and seasonal products. (Marseille)
• La cantine de Lynn : A delicious small restaurant, home cooking and a welcoming atmosphere. (Marseille)
WINE BARS & GROCERY
• Les Buvards : An excellent selection of natural wines and healthy products in this natural wine bar pioneer in Marseille. (Marseille)
• Épicerie L’Idéal : Fresh goat cheese, Camargue lamb, an excellent selection of products from the Mediterranean Basin to take away and meals to eat in. (Marseille)
• Maison Geney : Canteen, delicatessen and tearoom with homemade products, a simple and generous cooking in the Panier district. (Marseille)
