We have mapped out the area’s activities, creating a diverse itinerary to guide you through discovering museums, foundations, art parks, and both private and corporate collections open to the public. Spoiler: Expect anything but the usual white cube.
It’s no surprise that contemporary art museums start with their buildings. Signature museum architecture has become a well-established trend, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Guggenheim to the Centre Pompidou by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the Fondation Louis Vuitton by Frank O. Gehry in Paris, and Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi. These are not just buildings but true works of art designed to house other works of art.
We have seen them spread worldwide since the mid-20th century. Gradually, they have become symbols of the most important cities, boldly integrating into their skylines. They have transformed the faces of suburbs, becoming ambassadors of significant—and often debated—urban renewal projects. Now, however, they are increasingly finding their place in rural areas.
With its pristine countryside, vineyards, small villages, and typical towns, Provence seems to be the perfect place and is ready to welcome them.
