The MauMA – Musée des arts urbains de Marseille has become a significant cultural landmark in the region. Established in 2021 by the Méta 2 association, it will mark five years of artistic creation and community engagement upon its reopening. As an open-air, living museum, MauMA transforms urban landscapes and reshapes the perception of Marseille’s northern neighborhoods through large-scale murals, the involvement of dozens of artists, and the participation of thousands of residents, visitors, schoolchildren, and partners. The museum’s mission is to use urban art as a tool for revitalization and reflection on the city’s social and historical fabric. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the Méta 2 association, led by artist Aurélie Masset, is organizing a festive day centered around urban art on Saturday, October 10, 2026. As part of the event, the Colombian mural artist Rito Sin Sermones will create the 50th artwork of the MauMA tour within the Méta 2 workshop, located at 36 rue du Jet d'eau in the 3rd arrondissement of Marseille. The event, titled "Les 5 ans du MauMA," will include a guided urban tour, an open day at Méta 2 featuring an artist market and exhibitions, art workshops for all ages, meetings with artists, and a DJ set to close the day in a festive atmosphere. In addition to the anniversary celebration, other cultural events are taking place in Marseille. The MauMA project is highlighted as a key initiative to rethink and revitalize the back-port neighborhoods through urban art. Meanwhile, Philippe Echaroux is collaborating with young people from the neighborhood to illuminate the historical figure Félix Pyat, a 19th-century politician and writer. Another event, an homage to Malik Ben Messaoud, will take place tonight at the Friche, a former industrial site turned cultural space in the city. These events reflect Marseille’s ongoing commitment to using public spaces for artistic expression and community engagement. Through initiatives like MauMA, the city continues to explore how urban art can foster dialogue, preserve history, and inspire new perspectives among its residents and visitors.