Frac Poitou-Charentes Renamed Frac Delta Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Frac Poitou-Charentes, a regional contemporary art collection in France, has officially changed its name to Frac Delta Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The announcement was made on September 9, 2026, by Le Journal des Arts. This rebranding aligns with the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, which was formed in 2016 through the merger of the former regions Aquitaine, Limousin, and Poitou-Charentes. The new name reflects the institution's broader regional scope and its commitment to contemporary art across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine area.
Key facts
- Frac Poitou-Charentes has been renamed Frac Delta Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
- The name change was reported on September 9, 2026.
- The announcement was made by Le Journal des Arts.
- The new name reflects the institution's alignment with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
- The original name referred to the former Poitou-Charentes region.
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a larger administrative region in France.
- The institution is a regional contemporary art collection (Frac).
- The rebranding likely aims to better represent its regional scope.
Entities
Institutions
- Frac Poitou-Charentes
- Frac Delta Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Le Journal des Arts
Locations
- France
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Poitou-Charentes
- Angoulême