Villa Carmignac - Exhibition 2026 - Sea, pop and sun

The Fondation Carmignac presents Sea, Pop & Sun, a dazzling ode to the freedom and vitality of the 1960s and 1970s, through the invocation of the Pop spirit. At the Villa Carmignac, nestled between the pines and the sea, a solar, sensual and soaring Pop Art unfolds that continues to radiate its electric, playful energy to this day. Curated by Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer. Around the Villa, you'll also find a garden with the "Remarkable Garden" label, designed as a "non-garden" and conceived as a space of preserved nature. Here, balance is sought through subtraction and protection, allowing pioneering and endemic plants to flourish, from rockroses to Hyères lavender, as well as rarer species such as flax broom and serapias, among the most delicate orchids. Artists from all over the world were selected to create works inspired by the spirit of the place. They each spent time on the island of Porquerolles, soaking up its atmosphere and imagining sculptures that resonate with the Villa. New for 2026: Guided family tours Every 1st Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. - open house ticket + €7 Olfactory tour Sunday May 17 and Saturday September 12 at 3:30 pm - open house ticket + €7 Rendez-vous in the gardens Guided tour on June 6 and 7 at 2pm - open house ticket + €7 Public guided tour by night Every Thursday in July and August at 5.30pm - open house ticket + €7