« In this work, I sought to blur the boundaries between architecture and sculpture. It is not just a form, it is a narrative of the materials themselves.
Look at how raw concrete interacts with the translucency of polished glass, or how corroded metal reveals an unexpected poetry in the face of chiseled wood.
Each material, with its own texture and history, brings a layer of meaning to the whole, creating a work where robustness meets lightness, and where light plays with shadow to reveal new perspectives at every moment.
This is the very essence of my exploration: how materials, through their unexpected encounter, can give birth to a new emotion, a new form of architectural expression. »
In the vibrant and often opaque world of the art market, supporting Aboriginal Art Centres in Australia is an ethical, cultural, and profoundly human endeavor. These institutions are the cornerstones of community self-determination and the guardians of a millennia-old heritage. Today, we have the immense privilege of speaking with Sandrine, Ethical Development Coordinator for a network of major Art Centres across the Territory. While she is a respected professional known for her unwavering commitment to justice for artists, her journey is above all a story of a quest for meaning. What motivates an art professional to leave urban galleries and immerse herself in the lives and challenges of the most remote communities? How did her passion for art resonate so powerfully with Aboriginal spirituality? Sandrine opens the doors to her personal journey, a life trajectory that transformed simple arts administration into a true cultural vocation. Prepare to discover the profound meaning she found in transmission, resilience, and the unbreakable bond with the Earth.
We are gathered around a plot of land steeped in history, that of a former private stable whose foundations date back to 1868, at the very heart of the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. These walls, which sheltered horses during the Second Empire, are about to embark on a new life, as our project is to transform this space into a gallery dedicated to contemporary art and fine crafts. Before this transformation takes shape, another story, the one buried beneath our feet, commands our attention. Preventive archaeology is essential to understanding and preserving the heritage this site may hold. As the Archaeology Manager for this project, your role is fundamental. We want to gain a deeper understanding.