Espace Van Gogh
- 18 place Félix Rey, Arles
- Open daily, 10 am to 6 pm. Last admission 5:30 pm
- Wheelchair accessible
Chiara Gaggiotti, Dominique Goblet, Erik Desmazières, Helena Staub, Tsutomu Hoshitani
Jean Tinguely, Léon Bongrain, Louis Soutter, Pavel Schmidt, Sam Ringer
Viva l'Italia !
Les enfants d’Arles exposent
Events at this venue
14:00
Workshop
Indian ink in all its forms
Arles-based artist Anastassia Tetrel invites you to discover and experiment with various approaches to drawing with Indian ink: using a brush, a pen, as well as hatching and wash techniques. This workshop will allow you to explore the expressive possibilities of ink and enrich your appreciation of the works on display in the exhibitions, such as those by Lorenzo Mattotti Chiara Gaggiotti, Gérard de Palézieux and Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes. Price: €25 (materials included) Audience: adults (aged 14 and over)
10:00
Workshop
Discovering different drawing techniques
After visiting one of the Festival’s exhibitions (at the Espace Van Gogh) accompanied by Lucie Kerzerho, our art educator, the children will be invited to discover the different techniques used by the artists in this 4th edition. They will then give free rein to their creativity, using the chosen technique and Lucie’s expert advice, to create an original self-portrait. Price: €15 (materials included) Audience: children (aged 7 to 12) This workshop will also take place on Saturday 2 May from 2pm to 4pm, and on Saturday 9 May from 2pm to 4pm
14:00
Workshop
Create your own tarot card
Through an approach that encourages creativity, intuition and personal development, Héloïse Gousset, a visual artist trained at the Toulouse and Nîmes Schools of Fine Arts, invites you to create your own tarot card. After an introduction to the main principles of the legendary Tarot of Marseille, you will select the raw material for your card from a collection of images. You will use cutting, collage and drawing techniques to create this magical object, and you can later add to your collection as inspiration strikes. Price: €25 (materials included) Suitable for: adults (aged 14 and over)
14:30
Opening
Opening | The children of Arles have an exhibition
Opening with schools from 2:30 pm to 4 pm, then open to the public until 6 pm. Artistic director : Alexandra Roussopoulos. Scenographer: Joan Ayrton.
14:00
Workshop
Discovering different drawing techniques
Workshop with Lucie Kerzerho, see the description above. Price: €15 (materials included) Ages: children (7 to 12 years old)
14:00
Workshop
An Introduction to Engraving
Following in the footsteps of the many printmakers at the 4th edition of the Festival du Dessin, artist Anastassia Tetrel invites you to discover an experimental printmaking technique known as ‘drypoint on Tetra Pak packaging’. Inspired by traditional metal engraving, this technique allows you to create a genuine work of art using everyday and recycled materials. An eco-friendly approach to printmaking that’s fun and accessible to all! Price: €25 (materials included) Audience: adults (aged 14 and over)
18:30
Drawing workshop with Anastassia Tetrel
The artist invites participants to explore atmospheric perspective in drawing, using large formats and a mixed technique of charcoal and Indian ink. The workshop encourages participants to create their own drawn interpretation of the works on display (ages 15 and up). Please register using this form Free workshops, subject to availability.
18:30
Writing workshop with Laure Neria, BASED ON THE EXHIBITED WORKS
What if a work of art sparked a desire to write within us? Drawing inspiration from the drawings of Jean Tinguely, Louis Souter, Léon Bongrain and Sam Ringer, explore different ways of unleashing your imagination. A writing workshop open to everyone, from beginners to established authors (aged 15 and over). Please register using this form Free workshops, subject to availability.
18:30
Late opening, late-night exhibitions
Espace Van Gogh
Free admission
14:00
Workshop
Indian ink in all its forms
Arles-based artist Anastassia Tetrel invites you to discover and experiment with various approaches to drawing with Indian ink: using a brush, a pen, as well as hatching and wash techniques. This workshop will allow you to explore the expressive possibilities of ink and enrich your appreciation of the works on display in the exhibitions, such as those by Lorenzo Mattotti Chiara Gaggiotti, Gérard de Palézieux and Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes. Price: €25 (materials included) Audience: adults (aged 14 and over)
14:00
Workshop
Discovering different drawing techniques
Workshop with Lucie Kerzerho, see the description above. Price: €15 (materials included) Ages: children (7 to 12 years old)
14:00
Workshop
Cadavres exquis: Written and Drawn
Who hasn’t played the game of ‘Exquisite Corpse’? These little spontaneous collective creations, usually created on the corner of a table, are, for once, taking centre stage for a whole afternoon! Arles-based artist Hélène Riff invites you to rediscover all the fun of this game by engaging in a playful dialogue between text and drawing. Let your pen flow, let your lines run free, connect with the words that speak to you, join in the fun, and let’s enjoy the wonderful surprises together! Price: €25 (materials included) Audience: adults (aged 14 and over)
14:00
Workshop
Create your own tarot card
Through an approach that encourages creativity, intuition and personal development, Héloïse Gousset, a visual artist trained at the Toulouse and Nîmes Schools of Fine Arts, invites you to create your own tarot card. After an introduction to the main principles of the legendary Tarot of Marseille, you will select the raw material for your card from a collection of images. You will use cutting, collage and drawing techniques to create this magical object, and you can later add to your collection as inspiration strikes. Price: €25 (materials included) Suitable for: adults (aged 14 and over)
14:00
Workshop
An Introduction to Engraving
Following in the footsteps of the many printmakers at the 4th edition of the Festival du Dessin, artist Anastassia Tetrel invites you to discover an experimental printmaking technique known as ‘drypoint on Tetra Pak packaging’. Inspired by traditional metal engraving, this technique allows you to create a genuine work of art using everyday and recycled materials. An eco-friendly approach to printmaking that’s fun and accessible to all! Price: €25 (materials included) Audience: adults (aged 14 and over)