The French Mediterranean island of Porquerolles is the site of a stunning new contemporary art venue which opened its doors on June 2, offering temporary exhibitions and a sculpture garden within its idyllic surroundings
Villa Carmignac is the work of the Fondation Carmignac, which was created in 2000 under the initiative of collector Edouard Carmignac to showcase an art collection of nearly 300 works.
Among that collection, which in part celebrates American art from the 1960s to 1980s, are iconic works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, joined by works from Gerhard Richter, Willem de Kooning, Martial Raysse, Miquel Barceló, and Ed Ruscha.
Artists from further afield include Zhang Huan and El Anatsui, while young and emerging artists include Korakrit Arunanondchai and Theaster Gates, and photography and photojournalism likewise have an important place in the collection.
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