Fondation Vasarely
Nestling in the hills above Aix-en-Provence, opposite the Sainte-Victoire mountain, the Fondation Vasarely boasts over 5,000 m² of futuristic architecture where art and science meet. Its hexagonal rooms house a permanent collection dedicated to the work of the master of op-art, as well as temporary exhibitions and a cultural mediation space.
The Architectural Centre of the Vasarely Foundation was built in 1976 by the French artist of Hungarian origin Victor Vasarely. It houses in a monumental architecture works of Vasarely integrated into the walls of the building. It was classified as an Historical Monument in 2013 and since 2020, it has been known as a “Musée de France”.
Nestling in the hills above Aix-en-Provence, opposite the Sainte-Victoire mountain, the Fondation Vasarely boasts over 5,000 m² of futuristic architecture where art and science meet. Its hexagonal rooms house a permanent collection dedicated to the work of the master of op-art, as well as temporary exhibitions and a cultural mediation space.
The Architectural Centre of the Vasarely Foundation was built in 1976 by the French artist of Hungarian origin Victor Vasarely. It houses in a monumental architecture works of Vasarely integrated into the walls of the building. It was classified as an Historical Monument in 2013 and since 2020, it has been known as a “Musée de France”.
Programme
Projet pour une révolution
Marking the Foundation’s 50th anniversary, this exhibition explores Vasarely’s "architectural tropism," rooted in the legacy of the Bauhaus and the Espace group. From the Polychrome City of Happiness project to the monumental integrations in Caracas, the exhibition examines the nature of art in today’s information society and its social impact.
Access
Fondation Vasarely
1, avenue Marcel-Pagnol
13090 Aix-en-Provence
+33 (0)4 42 20 01 09
fondationvasarely.org
From Sep. to June: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm.
July and Aug.: every day, 10 am – 6 pm.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Le Pavillon de Vendôme: museum and sumptuous French gardens. (Aix-en-Provence)
• Promenade de la Torse: a riverside park ideal for a country walk. (Aix-en-Provence)
PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
• Mademoiselle Wine: a wine cellar specialising in local champagnes, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Place Richelme market. (Aix-en-Provence)
• La Méduse: a bar where the welcome is as good as the quality of the wines and the small plates to share. (Aix-en-Provence)
• Gallifet Kitchen: restaurant in the garden of the Hôtel de Gallifet from June to October, tea room from October to May. (Aix-en-Provence)
PLACES TO STAY
• La Maison du Collectionneur: a confidential and intimate address to sleep in the heart of the Mazarin district. (Aix-en-Provence)
