MAT
The MAT comprises sections devoted to ancient art, to the Mediterranean, and to 1960-1980s art movements. It also includes a graphic arts studio and a cabinet of curiosities settled in an ancient library featuring more than 40,000 works.
The MAT comprises sections devoted to ancient art, to the Mediterranean, and to 1960-1980s art movements. It also includes a graphic arts studio and a cabinet of curiosities settled in an ancient library featuring more than 40,000 works.
Programme
Variations Dessin
The Musée d'Art de Toulon (MAT) is exhibiting the most representative works from its graphic collection of more than 700 works. This presentation, which is all the more rare because of the fragility of works on paper, invites visitors to explore the museum's reserves. It's a unique opportunity to discover little-known treasures and learn about the evolution of drawing over the centuries.
With 90 works divided into five sections, the MAT offers a complete panorama of drawing in all its forms: studies, academies, travel notebooks, and representations of sculpture and architecture. Preparatory drawings for government commissions, sketches for large-scale compositions and pencil sketches of plein-air landscapes reveal the creative freedom and experimentation of each artist. The MAT's collection of drawings was built up at the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the generosity of artists and collectors, often from Toulon, who enriched their city's heritage through gifts and bequests.
The collection of contemporary art was created at the beginning of the 1980s thanks to the initiative of Marie-Claude Beaud, curator of the Toulon Museum, who foresaw the importance and diversity of this medium. The recent acquisition of 400 watercolours from the Naval Botanical Gardens in Toulon shows that the graphic arts collections of the Musée d'Art de Toulon are still growing.
Access
Musée d'Art de Toulon (MAT)
113, boulevard Général Leclerc
83000 Toulon
+33 (0)4 94 36 81 15
toulon.fr
Tuesday to Sunday: noon - 6pm.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Chalucet, quartier de la Créativité et de la Connaissance : with the multimedia library Chalucet opening onto the Alexandre Ier garden ; downtown in the rue Pierre Sémard transformed into the « Street of Arts » are gathered diverse galleries, artist studios as well as tasty small shops (chocolate shop, biscuit trade, restaurants…).
• Hôtel des Arts TPM
• Chapelle de la médiathèque Chalucet
• Maison de la photographie
• Musée National de la Marine
• Musée des Arts Asiatiques
• Musée Jean Aicard Paulin Bertrand
• Opéra TPM
• Châteauvallon Liberté
• Cinéma Le Royal
PLACES TO STAY
• Okko Hôtel : retro atmosphere in this trendy hotel at 4 minutes walk from the Toulon train station.
• Hôtel Les Voiles : a hype hotel created in tribute to the prestigious regatta Giraglia Cup.
PLACES TO EAT
• La Fabbrica di Marco : legendary pastas and boss. A piece of Italy in the heart of Toulon. Restaurant and delicatessen.
• Il Parasole di Marco : chef Marco Casolla’s brand new Italian restaurant. You can enjoy the pizza with Sorrento lemon or the pizza with rosé Château Léoube.
• Le Local : regional producers, fresh products and wines of Provence.
• Café Liberté : outstanding products, wonderful cellar.
• Le Chantilly : bistro cuisine on a beautiful place: an institution in Toulon.
• Gaetano : pizzas since 1954.
• Santa Rosalia : trendy, fast, good and beautiful: the Baja California cuisine.
• Crêperie du port : great crêpes made with quality products in a 1950s setting. A must-go in the Frontale, this iconic building on the Toulon harbour designed by Jean de Mailly.
PLACES TO DRINK
• Twiggy Café : a retro and party atmosphere, a great terrace and music.
• Club 124 : the roof top club 124 of the Hôtel Les Voiles with a sea view.
• Le Bar du Lido : a trendy cocktail and tapas bar on the most beautiful bay of the Mourillon beaches.
