Quartier Général: Europe's Longest Temporary Exhibition in Digne-les-Bains
On March 17, 2007, Quartier Général, recognized as 'Europe's longest temporary exhibition,' commenced in a former maternity hospital in Digne-les-Bains, France, now managed by Art Terre. Curated by Stéphane Bérard and Laurent Grandchamp, the exhibition showcases the creations of seven artists, a musician, a philosopher, and two writers across two wooden platforms. During the vernissage at 7 PM, most participants installed their pieces just prior to the opening. Highlights include Alain Rivière's architectural model, Saverio Lucariello's photograph, Francesco Finizio's Car-Dancing video, and works by Gilles Barbier, Alain Bublex, Anita Molinero, Dominique Rivière, Xavier Boussiron, Nathalie Quintane, Jean-Yves Jouannais, and Jean-Pierre Cometti. The exhibition remains without a set closing date.
Key facts
- Quartier Général opened March 17, 2007, in Digne-les-Bains, France.
- It is held in a former maternity hospital transformed by Art Terre association.
- Curated by artists Stéphane Bérard and Laurent Grandchamp.
- Features 7 artists, 1 musician, 1 philosopher, and 2 writers.
- Works displayed on two wooden platforms for circular viewing.
- Vernissage at 7 PM; most works installed minutes before opening.
- No fixed closing date; described as 'Europe's longest temporary exhibition.'
- Includes works by Alain Rivière, Saverio Lucariello, Francesco Finizio, Gilles Barbier, Alain Bublex, Anita Molinero, Dominique Rivière, Xavier Boussiron, Nathalie Quintane, Jean-Yves Jouannais, and Jean-Pierre Cometti.
Entities
Artists
- Stéphane Bérard
- Laurent Grandchamp
- Alain Rivière
- Saverio Lucariello
- Francesco Finizio
- Gilles Barbier
- Alain Bublex
- Anita Molinero
- Dominique Rivière
- Xavier Boussiron
- Nathalie Quintane
- Jean-Yves Jouannais
- Jean-Pierre Cometti
- Sandra Patron
Institutions
- Art Terre
- artpress
Locations
- Digne-les-Bains
- France
- Quimper
Sources
- artpress —