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Quartier Général: Europe's Longest Temporary Exhibition in Digne-les-Bains

exhibition · 2026-04-23

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