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Les Ateliers de La Madeleine
“Where the ground can melt” — by Theo Guicheron Lopez
Les Ateliers de La Madeleine are pleased to present the first exhibition in France by Theo Guicheron Lopez at the ancient site of the Thermes de Constantin.
Artist and poet, the entire work of Theo Guicheron Lopez stems from a sensitive relationship to places. Through wooden sculptures and installations crafted by hand from carefully studied and historically sourced timber, he opens up new perspectives on what it means to “be there.”
As we move through the anthropogenic era of asphalted soils, the artist uses both words and gesture to draw attention to how oil has replaced earth, shaping artificial landscapes that permeate our everyday lives. Moving beyond literal critique, he creates a sensory landscape on ancient stone ruins, inspiring a new poetics of the ground.
Opening week activities (Rencontres d’Arles)
During the opening week of the Rencontres d’Arles (July 6–11):
- Free guided tour every day at 9:30 AM with the artist Theo Guicheron Lopez
- Monument entry fee: €4–€5 (free for Arles residents)
Exhibition details
Thermes de Constantin
Rue du Grand Prieuré, 13200 Arles
Dates: July 6 – July 26, 2026
Opening (vernissage): July 5, 5:00 PM
Opening hours: daily 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM