Collection Lambert
France
The Lambert Collection opened its doors in June 2000, on the occasion of the celebrations "Avignon, European Capital of Culture". Yvon Lambert, gallerist and collector, decided to deposit his personal collection in a former 18th century mansion, with a view to a future donation. 350 works from the 1960s to the present have been the first fund to have more than 1,200 references. Place of creation, exchange and dissemination, the Lambert Collection offers five sectors that are deployed in the 2000 m2 of the museum: exhibitions, preventive conservation, activities directed at young audiences, the bookstore and its artists' editions , the restaurant located in the courtyard of the mansion.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Collection Lambert
Welcome to the Collection Lambert, a space where the weight of Avignon's history meets the vibrant, often challenging dialogue of contemporary art. We are standing within the walls of the Hôtel de Caumont, a magnificent…
Listen in the app2Yvon Lambert: The Vision of a Collector
To truly appreciate this collection, one must understand the man behind it. Yvon Lambert is not a typical museum benefactor; he was a gallerist who lived and breathed the art of his time. …
Listen in the app3Sol LeWitt and the Wall Drawing
One of the most significant presences in the Collection Lambert is that of Sol LeWitt, a master of Conceptual Art. As you enter this space, you might be overwhelmed by the 'Wall Drawing'—a massive, colorful, or geometric mural…
Listen in the app4Basquiat and the New Figuration
In stark contrast to the cool intellectualism of the Minimalists, the Collection Lambert also houses the raw, energetic works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Lambert was one of the early European collectors to recognize Basquiat's…
Listen in the app5Photography and Nan Goldin’s Intimacy
Moving through the collection, we encounter a different kind of intensity in the photography of Nan Goldin. Goldin is a central figure in the museum's holdings, representing a move toward raw, autobiographical realism. …
Listen in the app6Minimalism and the Zen of Space
A cornerstone of the Collection Lambert is the movement known as Minimalism. Here, you will find works by artists like Carl Andre, Donald Judd, and Dan Flavin. …
Listen in the app7The Expansion: Hôtel de Montfaucon
In 2015, the museum underwent a major expansion, incorporating the adjacent Hôtel de Montfaucon. This project, designed by architects Berger & Berger, nearly doubled the exhibition space, allowing for a more comprehensive display…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Collection Lambert, I hope you have felt the unique pulse of this place. It is more than just a museum; it is a personal history of contemporary art, told through the eyes of a man who lived…
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What is Collection Lambert?
Collection Lambert is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.9447, 4.8043 |
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