[mac] Musee d'art contemporain de la Ville de Marseille — Attraction in Marseille

A brand new renovation for the MAC museum in Marseille. A place with a structure that enhances the works on display.

I was only able to see the permanent exhibition, but it has some very interesting works, particularly on local artists which is essential.

The staff at the entrance are very welcoming and the museum is free.

One detail that is a bit complicated for me is that they don't have a really dedicated website, it's a site that groups together all the museums in Marseille and so it's more difficult to get information.

As far as I'm concerned, it wasn't until I was there that I realised that the museum was closed for the installation of the exhibition. I find this a bit special because all the museums I've visited have the option of closing their spaces for new exhibition and leaving their permanent collections open to the public.

I think that for a place like this, and if it wants to continue to evolve, this might be necessary.

The entrance through the park is a bit sad, with homeless people sleeping a few metres away from it.

That said, it's a place you shouldn't miss if you're...

It's free, so it's accessible in that sense.  But oppressive security (gallery staff reinforced by contract heavies, why?) militates against a relaxed, interactive experience. And the display itself does too, rather: Art with a capital A in long rows down a long series of rooms. Each room offers an arty-bollocks introduction:  'Matériaux', 'Sujets', 'Réalités/Fictions', which I found quite divorced from the surrounding art works. Still, there are a lot of impressive pieces; more history of contemporary than actual contemporary: the César compressed car, the Valley curtain, Jumping Rope by Jacquet (uncomfortably echoed by the busy mable floor - there is some clunky curating here, a fine 3D ceramic by - very contemporary - Ghada Amer huddled into 2D against a wall, labels often impossible to link to their target works). Anyway, well worth a visit, an easy bus ride from Rond Point du Prado métro, or park in the shopping centre across the road. Don't forget to stroll in the park behind - there is some...

The Musée d'Art Contemporain de la Ville de Marseille (MAC) is a vibrant museum dedicated to contemporary art, located in a former industrial building. It showcases a diverse range of modern art exhibitions, often featuring cutting-edge works from both emerging and established artists. The museum’s spacious, minimalist design creates an ideal setting for thought-provoking installations, sculptures, and multimedia art. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking to explore the contemporary art scene in Marseille, the MAC offers a dynamic and ever-changing experience. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in innovative artistic...