Vasarely Foundation Turns 50 with Architecture Exhibition
The Vasarely Foundation in Aix-en-Provence marks its 50th anniversary with the exhibition "Projet pour une révolution," exploring the optical art pioneer's architectural utopias. The show examines Victor Vasarely's vision of integrating art and architecture, a core aspect of his practice that sought to democratize art through urban planning. The foundation, housed in a distinctive geometric building designed by Vasarely himself, opened in 1976. The exhibition runs through 2026.
Key facts
- The Vasarely Foundation in Aix-en-Provence is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
- The exhibition is titled 'Projet pour une révolution'.
- The show explores Victor Vasarely's relationship with architecture.
- Vasarely was a pioneer of optical art.
- The foundation building was designed by Vasarely himself.
- The foundation opened in 1976.
- The exhibition runs through 2026.
- Vasarely's architectural utopias aimed to democratize art.
Entities
Artists
- Victor Vasarely
Institutions
- Fondation Vasarely
- Vasarely Foundation
- Centre Pompidou
Locations
- Aix-en-Provence
- France