Banksy in Tarnos: huge number of visitors and exciting events!

Banksy in Tarnos: huge number of visitors and exciting events!

in Tarnos, a picturesque place in southern France, opened on Saturday, October 5, 2024, the eagerly awaited exhibition on Banksy, one of the most famous street artists in the world. The opening attracted numerous visitors on the first day; After 45 minutes alone, the reception team opened 178 registrations. This enthusiasm reflects the success and popularity that Banksy Modeste Collection has achieved in recent years, where over 200,000 art -loving people have participated in their exhibitions since July 2021.

The exhibition can be seen in the Grandola residence until October 20, 2024, a place that was designed especially for social residential projects. 350 guests were already present at the opening, and registrations for school visits are also impressive: over 1,500 children from the region have already entered for lesson times, which led to an adaptation of the visiting times in order to meet the high demand.

special circumstances of the exhibition

What makes this exhibition special? The Banksy Modeste Collection shows 250 reproductions of the artist's works. The exhibition takes place on the ground floor of the Grandola residence, which is still under construction and acts as a social living space. The choice of the event location is strategic and symbolic: the challenges of housing construction that are considerable in the area of the country and the Basque Country should be made aware of the challenges in housing.

The project manager and collector François Berardino, also known as Béru, has selected the exhibits in such a way that they not only present the art of Banksy, but also indicate social issues. Sophie Ursella, responsible for the communication of the exhibition, explains: "We consciously choose places that have a meaning to be related to the message of the Street Art." For example, the last exhibition in Montpellier took place in a former occupied building.

The exhibition is a catalyst for discussions about the important topic of living space availability. Numerous local initiatives and associations support the event, which shows broad mobilization and reflection on the topic of living space. "There is a strong social cohesion in the region, which is funded by various organizations and the municipal sector," emphasizes Ursella.

diverse supporting program

To enrich the experience, an extensive supporting program was put together. The opening times are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, October 19, the exhibition will be open until 10 p.m. to give even more visitors the opportunity to enjoy art. In addition, various live DJ sets, conferences for fighting poverty in Nouvelle-Aquitain as well as discussion groups are planned to provide both consciousness and mobilization.

Admission to the exhibition remains free of charge, which enables inclusive participation for all interested citizens. The Tarnos city administration recommends using public transport for arrival in order to make the visit as conveniently as possible.

The opening of this exhibition in Tarnos is an exciting cultural event that will captivate numerous people in the next two weeks. In view of the unexpectedly high demand and interest in socially critical art, it is clear that Banksys works and the associated topics are not only artistically but also socially relevant.

The exhibition extends until October 20, 2024 and promises a unique experience for all art lovers in the region.