Annie Liebovitz in Arles at Parc des Ateliers

I was very keen to see the work of Annie Liebovitz in Arles (on until September 24th). Firstly to see the exhibition of the early work of this important American photographerbut also to find out what is happening at the new fast-developing Parc des Ateliers arts centre.

Luma Foundation’s “Luma Tower” is well underway and scheduled to open in 2019. The Hoffman family sponsors the project, and Maja Hoffman leads the vision. Once finished, the Parc des Ateliers will include public spaces and a new home for Act Sud (publisher) and Ecole National de la Photographie.

LUMA Arles

While some detractors may have yet to embrace the 12-story Frank Gehry-designed tower, few can argue that the LUMA Foundation project has successfully converted abandoned railway lands into attractive urban parks and gathering places. Today the sparkling 15,000 m2 LUMA tower twists skyward from its circular base, surrounded by 11,000 stainless steel bricks that reflect the Provencal sun and sky.

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