Peter Fischli, People Planet Profit, 2025, Les Forges, LUMA Arles, France \u00a9 Victor & Simon \/ Gr\u00e9goire d\u2019Ablon<\/p>\n
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\nKOO JEONG A : LAND OF OUSSS \u2772KANGSE\u2773<\/h3>\n
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In her largest exhibition in France to date, LAND OF OUSSS [KANGSE], KOO JEONG A presents a luminous and multisensory universe that merges art, science, and the metaphysical. Through scent, light, sculpture, and phosphorescent paintings, the exhibition invites viewers into the elusive world of OUSSS, a term coined by the artist that suggests a shifting realm between presence and imagination. Installed across two levels of The Tower, the show resonates with Frank Gehry\u2019s architecture and the landscapes of Arles, crafting a deeply poetic and immersive experience.<\/p>\n
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\nwhere:<\/strong> The Tower \u2013 Levels 1 & 2 \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wael Shawky transforms La Grande Halle into a vast, immersive environment that reimagines the mythic and historical. Centered on the ancient city of Pompeii, the exhibition blends sculpture, sound, and movement to explore the origins of belief and the human need for meaning. Drawing from Greek creation myths and layered with contemporary narratives, I Am Hymns of the New Temples is a powerful meditation on memory, transformation, and the echoes of civilizations past.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nwhere:<\/strong> La Grande Halle \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Ho Tzu Nyen is known for his immersive multimedia works that blend myth, history, and speculation. Phantom Day and Stranger Tales features five major installations from the past decade, including a new AI-generated piece, Phantoms of Endless Day, commissioned by LUMA Arles. Rooted in Southeast Asian histories and cultural narratives, the exhibition explores how stories are shaped and reshaped\u2014through language, image, and technology. Merging film, animation, sound, and algorithmic editing, Ho crafts an intricate, hallucinatory world where past, present, and future continuously fold into one another.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nwhere:<\/strong> The Tower \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Renowned for his climate-responsive designs, Bas Smets reimagines cities as evolving ecological systems. Climates of Landscape, his first exhibition at LUMA Arles, presents an ambitious vision for urban resilience through landscape architecture. Featuring major projects in Paris, Antwerp, and Arles, the exhibition reveals how Smets\u2019 work harnesses microclimates and vegetation to respond to the challenges of a changing environment. With the Parc des Ateliers as a central case study, the show explores how the careful design of public space can transform cities into living, adaptive ecosystems.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nwhere:<\/strong> Le Magasin \u00c9lectrique \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Fondation Vincent Van Gogh<\/strong><\/a> presents a major retrospective that celebrates the radical vision of Sigmar Polke (1941\u20132010), one of the most inventive and influential artists of the postwar period. Spanning six decades, the exhibition brings together a wide selection of paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, and films, revealing Polke\u2019s relentless experimentation and sharp-eyed critique of culture, politics, and the image. Opening with two rarely shown Van Gogh works, Peasant and Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes and Basket of Potatoes (1885), the exhibition reflects Polke\u2019s interest in the intersections between high and low, past and present. Curated by Bice Curiger, assisted by Margaux Bonopera, the exhibition underscores Polke\u2019s playful irreverence, his embrace of alchemical processes, and his subversion of artistic norms.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A parallel program of talks accompanies the exhibition, including Sigmar Polke and Photography, a two-part conversation series with figures such as Bice Curiger, Fran\u00e7ois Halard, Christoph Wiesner, and Diane Dufour, exploring the lesser-known but groundbreaking photographic dimension of Polke\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nwhere: <\/strong>Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles. 35 ter, rue du Docteur-Fanton \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This summer, Lee Ufan Arles<\/strong><\/a> hosts a dialogue between two major figures of contemporary art: Michelangelo Pistoletto and Lee Ufan. Born just three years apart, and associated respectively with Arte Povera and Mono-ha, the artists come together for the first time in this joint exhibition. Pistoletto presents a selection of historical and recent works in the Espace MA, alongside subtle interventions within Lee Ufan\u2019s permanent installations. Despite distinct aesthetics, the exhibition reveals shared concerns \u2014 viewer presence, simplicity, space, and the infinite\u2014offering a rare and resonant conversation across cultures and time.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nwhere:<\/strong> Lee Ufan Arles, 5 Rue Vernon \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n After five years of restoration, the Museum of Fashion and Costume<\/strong><\/a> opens in Arles with Collections-Collection, its inaugural exhibition. Set in the 14th-century H\u00f4tel Bouchaud de Bussy \u2014 meticulously restored by Studio KO and architect Nathalie d\u2019Artigues \u2014 the museum showcases two major Proven\u00e7al collections: those of the Costa family and historians Odile and Magali Pascal.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The exhibition traces the region\u2019s costume and textile history from the 18th century to today, featuring emblematic Arl\u00e9sien garments and key historical pieces. It also includes a permanent artwork by photographer Charles Fr\u00e9ger: a luminous series of backlit portraits exploring collective identity through the iconic figure of the Arl\u00e9sienne. Blending historical heritage with contemporary vision, the museum becomes a new cultural anchor in Arles.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n where: <\/strong>H\u00f4tel Bouchaud de Bussy \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WE ARE ONA<\/strong><\/a> and Luca Pronzato launch a new dinner series in Arles at La Villa Bank<\/strong><\/a>, featuring acclaimed guest cheffe Dalad Kambhu, known for her bold and refined cuisine. Each evening, a single table is set for a unique experience, designed by India Mahdavi, with custom furniture made specially for the occasion.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \nwhere: <\/strong>La Villa Bank \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Just outside the city of Arles in France, one can find the iconic Villa Benkemoun<\/strong><\/a>, designed by Le Corbusier disciple Emile Sala. Built in 1974, the residence features fluid forms and dynamic spaces, originally crafted for Simone and Pierre Benkemoun, a couple who dreamt of living in a house that was transparent and open. Today, the residence still holds its importance as an architectural icon. Today, while no longer a private residence, it remains a significant architectural landmark, now repurposed as an exhibition venue that hosts various public events. The villa is open for visits throughout the summer of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n French artist Jean-Marc Bustamante plans on opening the Fondation Bustamante in July 2026, transforming the 12th-century Sainte-Croix Church in Arles into a new cultural space. Designed by architect Charles Zana, the foundation is expected to host exhibitions, artist residencies, and public programs across three floors, with a caf\u00e9, bookstore, and library on the ground level. The foundation is set to preserve Bustamante\u2019s archives, support artists through a dynamic exhibition program, and offer year-round masterclasses and talks.\u00a0<\/p>\n The post arles is buzzing this summer: designboom\u2019s mini guide to the french city<\/a> appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" designboom\u2019s 2025 Summer Guide to Arles \u00a0 Each summer, Arles becomes a vibrant center for contemporary art, photography, architecture, and design. 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\nwhen: <\/strong>from July 5th, 2025<\/p>\n
KOO JEONG A, GITD, 5 August 2022 20:22 \u00a9 KOO JEONG A<\/p>\nWael Shawky \u2013 I Am Hymns of the New Temples<\/h3>\n
\nwhen:<\/strong> from July 5th, 2025<\/p>\n
Wael Shawky, I Am Hymns of the New Temples, 2025, La Grande Halle, LUMA Arles, France. Victor & Simon \/ Victor Picon<\/p>\nHo Tzu Nyen \u2013 Phantom Day and Stranger Tales<\/h3>\n
\nwhen:<\/strong> from July 5th, 2025<\/p>\n
Ho Tzu Nyen, Phantom Day and Stranger Tales, 2025 \u2013 2026, La M\u00e9canique G\u00e9n\u00e9rale, LUMA Arles, France. Victor & Simon \/ Gr\u00e9goire d\u2019Ablon<\/p>\nBas Smets \u2013 Climates of Landscape<\/h3>\n
\nwhen:<\/strong> July 5th \u2013 November 2nd, 2025<\/p>\n
Bas Smets, Climates of Landscape, 2025, Le Magasin \u00c9lectrique, Bloc A, LUMA Arles, Parc des Ateliers, France. \u00a9 Victor & Simon \/ Gr\u00e9goire d\u2019Ablon<\/p>\n\nSigmar Polke at Fondation Vincent Van Gogh
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\nwhen:<\/strong> until October 26th, 2025<\/p>\n
image courtesy of Fondation Vincent Van Gogh<\/p>\nMichelangelo Pistoletto & Lee Ufan in Dialogue at Lee Ufan Arles<\/h2>\n
\nwhen: <\/strong>June 25th \u2013 October 5th, 2025<\/p>\n
image courtesy of Lee Ufan Arles<\/p>\nThe First Exhibition of the Museum of Fashion and Costume<\/h2>\n
\nwhen:<\/strong> July 6th \u2013 January 4th, 2025<\/p>\n
image courtesy of the Museum of Fashion and Costume<\/p>\nWE ARE ONA \u00d7 Dalad Kambhu at La Villa Bank<\/h2>\n
\nwhen:<\/strong> July 6th \u2013 11th, 2025<\/p>\n
image courtesy of WE ARE ONA<\/p>\nVilla Benkemoun
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image by Eliott Le Nan<\/p>\nopening in summer 2026: Fondation Bustamante<\/h2>\n
image \u00a9 Herv\u00e9 H\u00f4te<\/p>\n