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
Correspondences
A selection of 53 works (ancient and contemporary paintings, photographs) from the collections of the M.A.T., on the theme of the human figure, the portrait, the nude, etc., challenges the public on the similarities between the work of the 17th century and that of today. The eyes of the painter and the photographer cross: lighting, framing, theme, analysis of bodies, pose...
In the continuity of the temporary room, the photography invests the spaces by infiltrating in a punctual way in the permanent rooms of landscape, the East and contemporary art. A few loans of photographs complete our collections, notably those of the Roger-Viollet gallery (Paris) for the Orient.
From Man Ray to Sophie Ristelhueber
About thirty photographs are exhibited; the opportunity for visitors to discover or rediscover the photographic collection of the M.A.T. and to appreciate the richness of this collection.
Brihat, Cartier-Bresson, Clergue, Doisneau, Evans, Freund, Man Ray, Ronis, Riboud, Ristelhueber, Lartigue, Théret, Sieff, Steichen... are present in this exhibition.
Access
Musée d'Art de Toulon (MAT)
113, boulevard Général Leclerc
83000 Toulon
+33 (0)4 94 36 81 15
toulon.fr
Every day (except on Mondays and public holidays): 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.
