THE INFINITE WOMAN EXHIBITION AT THE FONDATION CARMIGNAC
Island of Porquerolles
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Come and enjoy the Fondation Carmignac's new exhibition!
The exhibition THE INFINITE WOMAN, curated by Alona Pardo, runs from April 27 to November 3, 2024.
This summer, come and discover the new exhibition "The Infinite Woman", surrounded by nature on the island of Porquerolles! This unique exhibition, curated by Alona Pardo, explores the diverse and complex representations of women through the ages-from strong, sensual figures to the mythical and subversive.
You can also take advantage of the Fondation Carmignac's permanent exhibition, featuring works by many of the world's greatest artists.
Many summer evenings and workshops for children and families are waiting to be discovered!
The Infinite Woman exhibition
"The Infinite Woman" delves into history, from the founding myths to the most contemporary and transgressive visions of the female body, revealing their emancipatory potential.
The exhibition highlights the reappropriation of desire and the celebration of bodies that defy Western standards of beauty and power.
The exhibition brings together major works from the Carmignac Collection, such as those by Sandro Botticelli and Roy Lichtenstein, with exceptional loans from Louise Bourgeois and other key works of modern and contemporary art.
It also presents creations specifically created for the occasion, enriching the discourse on the challenges of social and artistic norms.
Featuring such diverse artists as Judy Chicago, Michael Armitage, and Lee Bul, "The Infinite Woman" blurs gender boundaries and invites a redefinition of femininity in art.
Come and enjoy a profound and revealing artistic experience that celebrates and questions female representations in their infinite diversity.
List of artists in the exhibition
ALDRIDGE Miles
AMER Ghada
ANGER Kenneth
ARMITAGE Michael
BALL Sarah
BENGOLEA Cecilia
BLANC Mireille
BOTTICELLI Sandro
BOURGEOIS Louise
BREITZ Candice
CHICAGO Judy
CURRIN John
CURTISS Julie
DE KOONING Willem
DUMAS Marlène
EBINAMA Chioma
EDELSON Mary Beth
EMIN Tracey
GANESH Chitra
GLYNN Nash
GREVEN Vivian
GUTIERREZ Martine
HENROT Camille
HOLLOWELL Loie
HSU Tishan
HUJAR Peter
IANNONE Dorothy
KAHRAMAN Hayv
KEOGH Caitlin
KOGELNIK Kiki
KRISTALOVA Klara
LEE Bul
LEVINE Sherrie
LICHTENSTEIN Roy
McGURN France-Lise
MITSOLA Sofia
MUHOLI Zanele
MUTU Wangechi
OFILI Chris
ORLAN
ORUPABO Frida
OTHONIEL Jean-Michel
PERACH Anna
PICASSO Pablo
PIERRE Naudline
PRINCE Richard
PROUDFOOT Paloma
PROUVOST Laure
QUARLES Christina
RUFF Thomas
SAVILLE Jenny
SCHIELE Egon
SELF Tschabalala
SIKANDER Shahzia
SIN WAI KIN
SINGER Avery
SMITH Kiki
STOLLER Jessica
SZAPOCZNIKOW Alina
TOMPKINS Betty
TROCKEL Rosemarie
URSUTA Andra
VERBOOM Marion
XIA Shafei
YUSKAVAGE Lisa
ZANGEWA Billie
The Carmignac Foundation
Just ten minutes from the mainland, disembark on the island of Porquerolles.
In this green setting, you'll find the Villa Carmignac. The Villa is home to the Carmignac Foundation.
Founded in 2000 by Edouard Carmignac, the Fondation Carmignac is organized around three main axes:
- the Carmignac Collection,
- the Carmignac Photojournalism Prize,
- the Villa Carmignac in Porquerolles.
The villa, composed of 15 hectares of land, is dedicated to contemporary art. About fifteen sculptures are also exposed in the garden of the villa.
Visitors can enjoy 2,000 m2 of exhibition space.
Exhibitions are bathed in natural light from the island, and enhanced by a water ceiling. Here you'll find works by some of the world's greatest artists: Miquel Barcelo, Nils Udo, Wang Keping...
The Carmignac Collection
Bruce Nauman, One Hundred Fish Fountain, 2005
© Fondation Carmignac - Adagp, Paris, 2021
Photo: Marc Domage
The Carmignac Collection is rooted in Edouard Carmignac's love of contemporary art.
From the outset, the collection has been open-minded and unbiased.
Today, it comprises more than 300 works from the 20th and 21st centuries, including major creations by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gerhard Richter and Martial Raysse, as well as emerging artists and works from developing countries.
This collection illustrates the Foundation's desire to preserve and enliven this diverse body of work.
The Carmignac photojournalism prize
Miquel Barceló, Not titled yet, 2018 © Fondation Carmignac - Adagp, Paris, 2021 Photo: Luc Boegly, David Desrimais Éditeur
The Carmignac Photojournalism Prize, launched in 2009 in response to the photojournalism crisis, aims to support photographers who produce investigative reports on human rights violations and global geostrategic issues.
The annual prize not only provides financial assistance, but also logistical support for the production of these reports, which are then showcased through traveling exhibitions and publications.
Villa Carmignac
Fondation Carmignac - Photo : Camille Moirenc
The Villa Carmignac in Porquerolles has been open to the public since 2018, enriching the Foundation's cultural offering.
This art venue comprises 2,000m² of exhibition space and 15 hectares of gardens, offering visitors an immersive experience in a preserved natural setting.
Each year, the Villa organizes temporary exhibitions, cultural and artistic initiatives, and presents permanent works specially designed for this unique space.
July 23 > Lunar Evening
Garden - Photo Camille Moirenc
On July 23, 2024, Villa Carmignac invites you to a nocturnal summer evening until midnight to celebrate the summer season in style.
This exceptional evening will offer an artistic and cultural program to be announced shortly, promising an immersive experience in the heart of the island of Porquerolles.
Practical information
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Times: Doors open at 5:30pm and close at midnight, with the last entry possible between 10pm and 10:30pm.
Admission: Admission is free, subject to availability.
Reservations will open soon, guaranteeing everyone a chance to take part in this unique event.
Catering: To enhance your evening, a refreshment bar and restaurant will be available on site, allowing you to take full advantage of the nocturnal ambience with local delicacies and refreshments.
Be sure to reserve your place for this unforgettable evening of art, culture and festivities under a starry summer sky.
Find out more about the Carmignac Foundation
Family workshops this summer
Take part in Family Workshops with Artists.
From July 16 to August 18, 2024, Villa Carmignac opens its doors to family creativity with unique art workshops led by artists Cécilia Granara in July and Clotilde Puy in August.
THE INFINITE WOMAN! workshop with Cécilia Granara
Dates: July 16 to 21, 2024
- Inspiration: This workshop is inspired by the works in the exhibition "The Infinite Woman" and explores themes of representation of the body through drawing, painting and collage.
- The artist: Cécilia Granara, born in Djeddah in 1991, has lived between Mexico City, Chicago and Rome, and is a graduate of Central St. Martin's School of Art and Design in London and the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Her work, which focuses on color and the body, has been exhibited internationally.
Group tufting workshop with Clotilde Puy
- Dates:August 13 to 18, 2024
- Activity: Learn tufting and take part in the creation of a collective work under the guidance of Clotilde Puy, using a tufting gun to create textile surfaces.
- The artist: Clotilde Puy is a textile artist trained at Ecole Duperré and Maison Lesage, and has specialized in tufting since 2020. Her creations are inspired by her stay in Japan and aim to bring joy and color.
Practical Information for Workshops
- Schedule:2 to 4 p.m.
- Price: €10 per participant
- Public: Open to all, adults and children, ideal for a family activity
- Capacity: 10 participants maximum per session
Take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art and share a creative moment with your loved ones in the magnificent setting of Villa Carmignac. Reserve your place for an unforgettable artistic experience on the island of Porquerolles.
Creative workshops for children
This summer, get your kids involved in creative workshops.
These workshops take place every Thursday in July and August, from 2 to 4 pm. The Carmignac Foundation invites children aged 6 to 12 to create a work of art inspired by their visit to the exhibition "L'île Intérieure".
Accompanied by a mediator, the children first take part in a tour of the exhibition. Then, they create, with their imagination, a production related to the sculptures and paintings seen during the exhibition.
Budding artists can leave with their masterpiece.
Practical information
Dates:
Thursday July 4, 11 and 25, 2024
Thursday August 1, 8, 22 and 29, 2024
Schedule: 2 to 4 p.m.
Single price (visit + workshop): €10
Workshop in French.
Fondation Carmignac - Photo : Camille Moirenc
Nocturnal Sound Walks at Villa Carmignac
This summer, on the nights of the full moon, let yourself be transported by a unique experience in the sculpture gardens of Villa Carmignac on the island of Porquerolles.
Discover the island's enchanting landscapes through a sound stroll guided by the captivating voices of Patti Smith and Charlotte Gainsbourg in "Le Temps de la Nuit", an immersive creation by the Soundwalk collective.
Garden - Photo Camille Moirenc (4)
Art meets Nature
Experience an evening where art and nature merge into an enriching sensory experience. Explore the forest as a place of transformation and contemplate the sea as an open window onto infinity.
Practical Information
- Available languages: French and English
- Dates :
July: 19, 20, 21, 22
August: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- Times: Starts at 9:30 pm
- Price: €20 per person
- Please note: Wearing soft shoes is recommended - Suitable for people aged 15 and over.
The Soundwalk Collective, an international artistic collective, uses sound to reveal and magnify spaces and moments, enriching our perception of the world.
Book your evening for an aural adventure under the moonlight, where art, nature and sound create a magical, unforgettable moment.
Open-air cinema evenings may be cancelled in the event of bad weather.
RATES
- Adults aged 27 and over: €16
- Reduced rate: 11€
- Young people (aged 12-26) : 6€
- Children under 12 : Free
- Creative workshops for 6 to 12 year olds : 10€
- Full Moon Nights : 20€
SCHEDULE
Opening dates: April 27 to November 3, 2024
Opening days: Tuesday to Sunday
Closing: Monday
Detailed timetable :
April, May, June: 10am to 6pm (last entry between 4pm and 4:30pm)
July and August: 10am to 7pm (last entry between 5pm and 5:30pm)
Nocturnes Thursdays until 10pm (last entry between 8pm and 8:30pm)
September, October, November: 10am to 6pm (last entry between 4pm and 4:30pm)
CONTACTS
04 65 65 25 50
fondation@carmignac.com
https://www.fondationcarmignac.com/fr/
Handicap Accessibility
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Referral contact
Contact for disability advisors
Béatrice GALLYOT, phone: 0621709409 -
Parking
An adapted parking space is located near the site entrance, at the Tour Fondue.
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Site access
The island of Porquerolles is accessible by boat (15-minute crossing from Tour Fondue), and visitors can get there on foot or by bike. The chosen site is 680 steps from the port and village, and 260 steps from the beach.
Villa Carmignac is located on the Courtade site, a 10-minute walk from the port and village.
Possibility of pick-up in the village by car for people with a PMR card who can sit alone in a car and whose wheelchair can be folded, subject to availability and booking. -
Access to the garden
The path outside is on one level, and an adapted wheelchair is available free of charge.
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Building access
Access to the building is on one level, with an elevator available.
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Strollers
Strollers must be left at the Villa entrance.
They are not allowed inside the building. Please bring a baby carrier if necessary. Strollers can be collected for garden visits. -
Reception desk
The reception desk is wheelchair-accessible
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Interior accessibility
The entire indoor exhibition area (2000 m²) is accessible to wheelchair users. The interior is equipped with an elevator for easy access.
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Seating areas
Numerous seating areas are distributed throughout the site
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Staff with sign language awareness or training
Staff are made aware.
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Special tours
A visit in French Sign Language (LSF) will be offered in 2024.
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Adapted guided tour
For mentally handicapped groups, it is possible to book an adapted guided tour.
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Equipment supplied
Loan of all-terrain wheelchairs for visits to the gardens.
The museum provides wheelchairs and booster seats. -
Suitable sanitary facilities
Adapted sanitary facilities are available.
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Preferential rates
A special pricing policy is in place, with a reduced rate for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and their companions.
- Itinerary
- April 27 to November 3, 2024
- 04 65 65 25 50
- Accessibility
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