Le Festival du Peu is part of the recent history of contemporary art in our region, with many specific features. Located in Bonson (Estéron Valley, Alpes-Martimes), away from the hustle and bustle of the coast, it stands out first by its character as a popular event.
Since the creation of this event in 2003, the village population has indeed been directly involved, under the theme of the — modest and genius? — form imagined by the artist Jean Mas.
Le Peu has thus accumulated, over its nine years of existence, a series of experiences aimed at reconsidering creation outside the usual stances of the art world.
Atypical in its mode of presentation — an exhibition taking over an entire village in spaces both conventional and unexpected — the festival is also unique in its organization as a committee, as well as in its open programming which gives rise to a variety of thematic explorations — air, movement, infinity…
Calling upon all modes of expression, from monumental art to performance, showcasing the works of emerging artists as well as established creators, the Festival du Peu today represents a unique proposition in the artistic landscape of the Côte d’Azur.
FRIDAY, JULY 5 • 7:00 PM, Place Scoffier
Festival opening Guest of honor: ‘Ursus’ Bjarne Jehn
OPENING of the exhibition, open from 5:30 PM FESTIVAL OPENING by Jean-Marie Audoli, Mayor of Bonson PERFORMANCE by Jean Mas
SATURDAY, JULY 6 • 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, village
Small sound pieces
MUSICAL INTERVENTIONS by violinist Alain Babouchian. A resident of Bonson, he offers this musical journey ahead of the artworks, to appreciate the exhibition from a new auditory perspective, drawing from the inspirations of the exhibited artists.
ALBUM Alain Babouchian, violin [Collection Solos, Editions Blackfort — Béla Bartók, Georg Philipp Telemann, Eugène Ysaÿe]
TUESDAY, JULY 9 • 9:00 PM, Place du Festin
Barizone Comedia Orchestra
CONCERT Seemingly menacing in operetta mafioso suits, the six oddballs of the Barizone Comedia Orchestra are the godparents of an improbable musical brew, at the crossroads of ragged rock, realistic song, and electro.
En Faim de Contes
En Faim de Contes has existed since 2009, initiated by a group of storytellers trained by storyteller Fatiha Sadek and now brings together 8 amateur storytellers from Bonson. For the Festival du Peu, these unquenchable storytellers offer a STORY ROUTE among the exhibited works, to better understand, to shift perceptions, to share a certain view on contemporary art.
FRIDAY, JULY 12 • 9:00 PM, Church
The classical sound
CONCERT by Alain Babouchian, violin and Nathalie Lebrun, harp. Eclectic, Nathalie Lebrun was appointed professor at the C.N.R.R in Nice in 1994. She is vice-president of the Association Les Amis de la Harpe and conducts a solo activity in various chamber music formations and within the Orchestras of the Côte d’Azur. For the Festival du Peu, these two soloists form an unprecedented duo in a repertoire imagined by Alain Babouchian.
Live digital imaging performance by Alain De Fombelle during the concert
SATURDAY, JULY 13 • 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, village
Small sound pieces
MUSICAL INTERVENTIONS by violinist Alain Babouchian
SUNDAY, JULY 14 • 2:00 PM, village streets
Let’s Play a Little! SQUARE BALL CONTEST by Les Falabracs de Bonson
MONDAY, JULY 15 • 9:00 PM, Gabre de Bonson (below the village, towards Le Plan du Var)
Broadway Classics: MUSICAL SHOW preceded by a NOISY APERITIF at 7:00 PM • Designed around the standards of the American musical, this musical show revives the songs of the great masters. Around the American singer and opera singer Amy Blake, a quartet of musicians transports you into a tender, energetic, and refined universe.
THURSDAY, JULY 18 • 6:00 PM, church forecourt
Performance by Pascal Claeren
This sculptor, painter, designer, inventor, performer, and entrepreneur lives in Bonson. Very active in organizing the festival (he is president of the association), For his performance, he will be accompanied by the Bonsonnais pianist Gilbert Rosso di San Petro.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 • 9:00 PM, Gabre de Bonson (below the village, towards Le Plan du Var)
Gabre Festival: AIOLI EVENING and surprises organized by the association Idéale Pétanque
SUNDAY, JULY 21 • 8:00 PM, Place du Festin
Closure of the Festival du Peu
STREET MEAL where everyone brings something to eat for a gigantic outdoor meal. Drinks available on site, bring your dishes and remember to bring cutlery! CONCERT by Géraldine Alati, Jambo, and DJ Tristan Casara for a shared stage, between gentle pop song, rock, and DJ set.
