La Citadelle, centre d'art et musées
The Citadelle is a fortress built in the 16th century. It became a centre for art and culture in 1981, after being demilitarised in 1967 and classified as a Historic Monument in 1968. It now houses a contemporary art centre and three ‘Musées de France’ modern art collections.
Since January 2022, the Museums have been closed for renovation and restoration of the collections. The Citadelle, which is currently undergoing restoration work, will remain open, with plans for artist residencies and exhibitions. La Citadelle is intended to be an exhibition space, offering an atypical playground of over 3 hectares to contemporary artists invited to use its spaces.
The Citadelle is a fortress built in the 16th century. It became a centre for art and culture in 1981, after being demilitarised in 1967 and classified as a Historic Monument in 1968. It now houses a contemporary art centre and three ‘Musées de France’ modern art collections.
Since January 2022, the Museums have been closed for renovation and restoration of the collections. The Citadelle, which is currently undergoing restoration work, will remain open, with plans for artist residencies and exhibitions. La Citadelle is intended to be an exhibition space, offering an atypical playground of over 3 hectares to contemporary artists invited to use its spaces.
Programme
Chaos Sensible, Estrid Lutz
Born in 1989 and based in Puerto Escondido (Mexico), Estrid Lutz is a French artist and a daily surfer. She attaches great importance to the ocean and questions the human relationship with technological materials. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with Cirva, Marseille. Lutz will present artworks created during her residency at Cirva, as well as previously unseen pieces, produced at Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Access
La Citadelle, centre d'art et musées
Place Emmanuel Philibert
06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer
04 93 76 33 27
lacitadellevsm.fr
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, except public holidays.
Free admission.
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