Placing Street-Art in its broader historical, social and cultural context, of which Banksy is the emblematic representative today, the exhibition traces the stages in the evolution of urban art, starting with the pioneers of the graffiti era such as Crash or Seen, through the major representatives who brought this movement to international renown such as Keith Haring or Jean-Michel Basquiat, not forgetting the very rich French scene with Blek le Rat, Miss.Tic, Gérard Zlotykamien, to a wide selection of some of the most relevant artists on the contemporary scene, including JR, Invader, Madame...
With over 40 works on display, particular attention is paid to the figure of Banksy, who plays an important role in both the contemporary artistic and social spheres, becoming a veritable phenomenon capable of affecting and involving public opinion worldwide. His works have deeply permeated the collective consciousness, making them instantly recognizable.
Curated by Patrizia Cattaneo, one of the world's leading Street-Art specialists, and Brigitte Gaillard, Chief Curator of Toulon Museums.
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Events organized by Toulon's media libraries :
> Thursday, June 12, 6pm - Médiathèque Chalucet
Conference "Banksy Before/After Une (R)évolution" by Patrizia Cattaneo
To open the exhibition, curator Patrizia Cattaneo proposes a lecture to help visitors better understand the works on display at the MAT, covering the chronology of Street Art and Banksy's pivotal role in the genre.
For teenagers and adults. Book online or call 04 94 36 81 78.
> Wednesday June 18 and Saturday July 5 at 2.30pm - Bibliothèque Musée d'Art
Young public - "Around letters" workshop with librarians
As part of the exhibition event featuring some of the biggest names in Street Art at the Musée d'Art de Toulon, come and exercise your talents as a budding or experienced Street artist. This discipline covers a wide range of forms of expression (graffiti, stencils, posters, murals, mosaics...). An opportunity to let your imagination run wild, or to glean ideas from the MAT library collections.
Open to all, ages 8 and up. Book online or on 04 94 36 81 20
> Wednesday June 25 at 3pm - Bibliothèque Musée d'Art
Young public - "Vandals" tablet game discovery workshop with librarians
"Vandals" is an infiltration game that takes you on a journey through some of Street Art's most emblematic cities. The aim is to escape police surveillance and paint walls that are increasingly difficult to access. From Paris to Tokyo, via São Paulo, Berlin and New York, you can follow in the footsteps of the greatest Street Artists, such as Blek Le Rat and Keith Haring.
For all ages 8 and up. Free admission, subject to availability.
Events organized by the Direction des Affaires Culturelles:
Information: 04 94 36 47 86. Reservations required:
resamusees@mairie-toulon.fr
Free after payment of exhibition admission.
> At MAT (Musée d'Art de Toulon)
. Adult visits (duration: 45 min) on June 14 at 3 pm and 4 pm, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 and August 5 and 12 at 11 am.
. Adult flash tours (duration: 30 min) on September 9 and 16 at 12:30 pm.
. Tours adapted in sign language (LSF) on Thursday June 26 and September 18 at 2pm.
. Family visits followed by a Street Art workshop (duration: 2h30) on June 14, Thursday July 10 at 1:30pm and 2:30pm, Thursdays July 17, 24 and 31 and Thursdays August 7 and 28 at 2pm.
> At the MAA (Musée des Arts Asiatiques)
Information: 04 94 36 47 86. Booking essential:
resamusees@mairie-toulon.fr. Free admission.
Family visits "Discovering Japanese Manhöru" (duration: 1h, children aged 6 and over) on June 14 at 2.30pm, July 8, 18, 23 and 29 and August 1 at 2pm.
> At the MaP (Maison de la Photographie)
Information: 04 94 36 47 86. Reservations required:
resamusees@mairie-toulon.fr. Free admission.
Photographic wandering tours in the heart of town (duration: 1 hr, from 10 years) on June 14 at 5pm (followed by a Street Art performance on the walls of the MaP), July 9, 11, 29 and 30 and August 6, 20 and 27 at 9:30am.
