Cairn Foyer d’art contemporain
The Cairn foyer d’art contemporain is both an artists’ residency, an exhibition venue, and the gateway to the Haute-Provence Unesco Global Geopark, with a collection of art in the mountains visible from the hiking trails.
Ambulo, the artistic and museum centre in Digne-les-Bains - a contemporary art centre of national interest, brings together the Musée Gassendi, the Maison Alexandra David-Neel and the Cairn Foyer d'art contemporain.
The Cairn foyer d’art contemporain is both an artists’ residency, an exhibition venue, and the gateway to the Haute-Provence Unesco Global Geopark, with a collection of art in the mountains visible from the hiking trails.
Ambulo, the artistic and museum centre in Digne-les-Bains - a contemporary art centre of national interest, brings together the Musée Gassendi, the Maison Alexandra David-Neel and the Cairn Foyer d'art contemporain.
Programme
Prête à partir, Ahram Lee
In residence in Digne-les-Bains, Ahram Lee presents works that engage with the history of the Digne region and its cartographic transformations. Her perspective delves into the interstices and question our Western lives. Her approach, which involves a process of translation, is an invitation to look closely at our surroundings.
Sammy Stein
A leading figure in contemporary illustration and comics, Sammy Stein continues his exploration of Alexandra David-Neel, her early anarchist and feminist writings, and her descriptions of Tibetan funeral rituals. Through his drawings and his relationship with space – whether the page, the landscape or the exhibition – Stein captures fleeting, authentic emotions.
Access
Cairn Centre d'art
10, montée Bernard Dellacasagrande
04005 Digne-les-Bains
+33 (0)4 92 31 45 29
cairncentredart.org
Open daily, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
In July and August, 9am to 8pm.
Free entry.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Jardin des Cordeliers : ecological and landscaped park in downtown.
• Dalle aux ammonites : a natural site with numerous fossilised ammonites dating from 200 million years.
• Plan d’eau des Ferréols : offering many fun activities.
• Unesco Géoparc de Haute-Provence : including parks, trails, gardens and contemporary artworks.
PLACES TO EAT
• Nusa : vegetarian restaurant, tea and well-being room.
• Météora : greek restaurant.
• Le p’tit thaï : thai restaurant.
• Chez Tonton Pepino : pizzeria and bar.
PLACES TO STAY
• Ce nid d’aigle : guest houses in the mountain.
• Hôtel Villa Gaïa : charming hotel in a family house.
