Art galleries Nîmes

This modern art gallery is well located behind the superior school of fine arts and close to the Old Nîmes Museum. A good location and a great ambition for the director of the gallery, Sylvie Foujanet, who joined the artist Philippe Roussel. Wise choices are made in the creation of the collection of contemporary international art (platiques arts, sculptures, photographs, objects) and also a risk-taking to promote young talent. The approach also counts on a punctual highlight of renowned artists, which creates an attractive effect and can benefit young talents.

More than a gallery where works are sold, this unusual workshop is an associative area, a place of contemporary art where the work of the creator is shown. In this respect, Watch is one of the few places in Nîmes to propose a real residence. Kind of artist nursery, it allows immersion in the world of the young creation in march (not to mention the school of Fine arts, of course). In this former-storey post hotel, the multiplicity of small whitewashed studios serves as workshops. But works, often created in situ, can be painted directly on the walls. La Watch proposes to the artist to confront this unusual place of art, to the collective work. Explosive encounters, in a gallery that resembles a squat of artists. Opening of the gallery only in the afternoon and special reception for schools, welcome here. Another idea of contemporary art.

Set on a very shopping street in Escutcheon, this gallery, at the large, inviting stained glass bays, is just steps away from the bullring. Here, the regional painters are represented exclusively. Landscapes, bullfighting, romanité, evocative Provence are the favourite subjects. A pictorial fund provided by artist Juan Benito, whose portraits of Seen in traditional costume supplemented a work strongly inspired by the taurin medium. The collection increases the paintings of Michel Gilles, disappeared recently, from Gizi and Trani, while temporary exhibitions, always of regional artists, allow to discover the extent of Mediterranean creativity.

In this ancient chapel, the bays offer an impressive source of natural light. The gallery often inspires artists who exhibit them. If the collision and the drop-out in this area is a difficult excercice, the sober and sacred architecture offers a beautiful place for contemporary creation. The exhibitions show a fine taste, including the annual engraving salon in the region.

The Jesuit fathers left important architectural memories in Nîmes, including this huge chapel, a spectacular church dating back to the late th century. Belatedly classified by historical Monuments (1973), the building, of rare monumental elegance, was completely renovated in the 1980 s. Not being dedicated to religious worship, the vast chapel has become a prestigious exhibition room. It welcomes both modern and contemporary artists, local members of the region or exhibitions on the discoveries of local archaeology. The beautiful area, in particular, showed the two Gallo-Roman mosaics (Achille and Penthée), which were found during the last excavations under the aisles Jean-Jaurès. It is also an appointment for associations wishing to organize a major socio-cultural event.

The gallery of Jacques Lafont, a true défricheur of talent, specializes in contemporary photography. It can count on the walls of the narrow corridor to show itself. From the outside, the eyes are caught and the attention of pedestrians is captured. The exhibitions of young photographers in the region regularly place openings, skirmishes and drop-outs. Reading texts or poetry, put in music, are other opportunities to go to this "Place of Photographic Phenomena", where there is often something happening. See the Agenda Lake agenda on the website.

New local for Corps and Ame, which managed a large gallery (exhibition-sale) of contemporary art and design at the Coupole des Halles. Recentrage on a smaller area, which gains in conviviality and even visibility since it is located in the upper rue Emile-never. Regularly, there are openings with artists and theme artists in the region. Personalised artwork, betting, web site creations can be supported by this gallery, which also makes the board to artists and investors.

Open a gallery beginning in 2009 in full sinistrose of the crisis, we had to dare. Pari Envain, the director of this new exhibition space, is located on 140 m 2 on the ground floor of the old Hotel du Midi. With a beautiful restoration of the building, the gallery offers beautiful, new spaces entirely dedicated to contemporary contemporary art. Painters, sculptors, sculptors, graveurs, illustrators, all have a link to the South. On its website, the gallery offers an online purchase service. You can consult a selection of works, prints and paintings above all, and buy them as affinities in a few clicks… The Bodeg'Art Gallery, the Bodeg'Art Gallery, takes its place on the crown square and brings its little grain of madness to it.

It's a art gallery that you're talking about here. This is the house of an individual, pure art lover who opened his home home to the inhabitants of the Gambetta neighbourhood or even further. Its private space opens regularly to different artistic forms, at staggered times. The public, happy to return to someone, can discover different pieces, so many small painting cabinets, photos, sculptures. Sometimes, during openings to the memorable atmosphere, musicians come with poets, storytellers, people next door… A utopia? Not a place of associative art, well managed, where meetings around creation are not just merchants. Meal evenings (PAF around 15 €).

In the Jean-Jaurès district, the Artelinea Association shares a contemporary art Gallery with Escap Gallery. Named the PPCM (Plus Common Multiple), the place covers a total area of 120 m ². Subsidized, therefore without pressure on sales in the first place, the two associations seek to create conceptual events, digital arts, multimedia, video, etc. Support the young local creation, help in the realization of the projects by organizing mini-residences of artists, weaving a network with the institutions or associations of proximity, it is also the non-profit vocation of Artelinea and Escap. Their respective website gives an idea of the old exhibitions and projects in progress.

In her studio-boutique on rue des Marchands, artist Karly Pastel brings the city of Nîmes to light. Inspired by the hyper-realist movement of American painters in the 1950s, Karly handles pure pigment with virtuosity. Her pastel works transport us into a peaceful, spellbinding atmosphere, capturing the quintessence of Nîmes with a unique sensitivity. Her interpretations of emblematic monuments reveal an intimate connection with her surroundings. An ideal gift for aficionados before they leave the city!