End of an era for Regard Sud gallery

The Regard Sud gallery, after 27 years of operation, is closing its doors due to economic challenges. The gallery, known for its focus on cross-cultural art from Africa, the Arab world, and the North, will continue to support artists through alternative projects and its annual Cinémas du Sud festival, in partnership with the Lumière Institute.

Highlighting eighteen artists

The final exhibition at Regard Sud features 18 artists, including photographers and visual artists such as Pascal Baudry, Mamadou Cissé, and Farida Hamak. Among them is Kacem Noua, whose abstract blend of photography, painting, and sculpture was a standout in 2024.

Peruvian artist explores twilight universes

At the Cap Saint-Fons art center, Peruvian artist Arturo Kameya presents Vuelva mañana (Return tomorrow). His work blends historical narratives with urban culture, creating apocalyptic visions that question the future of Peru and the collapse of societal systems.

Retrospective of Lyon photographer Georges Vermard

The Part-Dieu library honors Georges Vermard, a major Lyon press photographer, with a retrospective showcasing 15,000 negatives and prints collected in 1990. The exhibition highlights his work during the 1960s, a period of prosperity for local media, and covers themes like politics, ecology, and cultural events.

Agnès Tiollier’s luminous landscapes

At Maison Magenta in the 6th arrondissement, Lyon artist Agnès Tiollier presents La Nature en lumière. Her colorful works, inspired by Moroccan gardens and natural elements, use oil and dry pastel to create luminous textures, referencing places like the Majorelle garden and Monet’s lily ponds.

Paul-Dini Museum celebrates 25 years

The Paul-Dini Museum in Villefranche-sur-Saône marks its 25th anniversary with Ici, ailleurs, au-delà. The exhibition explores the relationship between artists and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, examining how artists connect with local landscapes, history, and communities through three thematic sections.