The renovation of the Museum’s facades, which had become necessary for safety reasons, involved a large-scale project. Started in January 2011, this work allowed for the treatment of 5,600m² of marble surface. A new coating, similar in appearance to the existing one, was thus applied.
To mark the end of this important requalification operation, the City of Nice wanted to engage an internationally renowned artist.
With the support of Linda and Guy Pieters, Arne Quinze took over the forecourt of the MAMAC to adorn it with a monumental work that will serve as a place for exchanges and communication between the esplanade and the western part of Yves-Klein square.
Approximately 70 meters long and 12 meters high, this temporary installation consists of beams of natural or orange-stained wood assembled into clouds and resting on concrete blocks. This specialist in urban environment interventions will also invest a room on the 3rd floor of the museum where visitors can catch a glimpse of the cohesion and dialogue between the building’s architecture and the exterior installation.
The artist Arne Quinze is known for his large wooden constructions erected in public spaces (Structured Chaos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2012; Rock Strangers, Ostend, Belgium, 2012; Red Beacon, Shanghai, China, 2010; and Camille, Rouen, France, 2010).
