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Ce que la mer garde — Mémoires de la Méditerranée (Centre de la Vieille Charité, 2026) 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
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Ce que la mer garde — Mémoires de la Méditerranée (Centre de la Vieille Charité, 2026)

Les Grands Carmes

This summer exhibition at Marseille's historic Centre de la Vieille Charité brings together underwater archaeological treasures from the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille with immersive installations by four contemporary artists. Aïcha Snoussi's "Sépulture aux noyé.e.s," Elias Kurdy's "vestiges feints" sculptures, Jeff Daniel Silva's meditation on marine transformations, and Aurélie Darbouret's collaborative ecological works create a participatory exploration of what the sea keeps, erases, and reveals. Running May 24–August 30, 2026, with special workshops where visitors craft their own "vestiges" to contribute to the show.

Contemporary Art
Underwater Archaeology
Mediterranean History
Immersive Installation

Tips

🌊Book the Saturday workshops early—they fill up and you’ll get to create + exhibit your own 'vestige'
🌙Catch the May 23 pre-opening for Nuit européenne des Musées—free entry and fewer crowds
🏛️The Centre de la Vieille Charité itself is a 17th-century architectural gem—arrive early to explore the courtyard

Ce que la mer garde — Mémoires de la Méditerranée (Centre de la Vieille Charité, 2026)

2 Rue de la Charité, 13002 Marseille, France

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