The exhibition Painting the Prison aims to highlight the artists of the prison and their creations, too long reduced to simple illustrations of a little-known prison system.
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Press articles, literature, films, documentaries, photographs... Since the 19th century, the prison world has been as intriguing as it is repellent. In this popular interest in crime and its punishment, the colonial penal colony (1852-1938) occupies a particular place.
A source of spiritual escape or an expedient for the prison condition, creation in detention then appears as a necessity.
Made with makeshift means, sold to passing officials then forgotten in attics, these works are...
A source of spiritual escape or an expedient for the prison condition, creation in detention then appears as a necessity.
Made with makeshift means, sold to passing officials then forgotten in attics, these works are...
Rates
From 6 July 2024 to 3 November 2024
Reduced price
3€
Adult
4.50€
Opening times
From 6 July 2024 until 3 November 2024 Closed on tuesday
