Irish artists gethan&myles collaborated with the association “Les Excursionnistes Marseillais” to tell not only the story of Marseille and the Provence but also that of the creation of tourism and a leisure culture in the region.
Founded in 1897, “Les Excursionnistes Marseillais” is an association of hikers who continuously explore, map, mark, photograph and protect the peri-urban areas located on the edge of Marseille.
By spending more than a year with them and in their archives, the artists gethan & myles have created a generous story of humanity, made up of meetings, hikes and folkloric adventures, where walking is a way of learning through one’s surroundings.
+ INTERVIEW OF THE ARTISTS GETHAN&MYLES
+ INTERVIEW OF MICHEL RICARD – LES EXCURS
Dominique Piazza par Jean Contrucci I Talk
30.01.20 – 18.00 | Headquarters of the Excursionnistes Marseillais, 16 rue de la Rotonde, 13001 Marseille
Originating from Marseille, and creator of illustrated postcard and of the Théâtre Sylvain, amongst other things, Domique Piazza is the first president of the Excursionnistes, association founded by Paul Ruat.
Le chemin de la glace I Hiking
02.02.20 – Departure 10.00, Arrival 16.00 I Parc de St Pons Parking
Hike led by Michel Ricard, former president and archivist of the Excursionnistes Marseillais. With the artists gethan&myles.
Crossing of St Pons parc, yellow route to the Glacière refuge. Meal (bring your own). Return through the Ice Road.
Walk 4.30 – Elevation 500 meter- 10km – Moderate pace – Classic hike (arduous level 2)
Departure at 9:30 from the Lignères de Aubagne car park.
Free, booking via TiersQG@manifesta.org
La Fontaine de Voire I Hiking
07.02.20 – 10.00 I Departure from Campagne Pastré, 155 av. De Montredon, Marseille 8e
Hike led by Michel Ricard, former president and archivist of the Excursionnistes Marseillais. With the artists gethan&myles.
Departure from the entrance of Campagne Pastré up to the Fontaine de Voire. Meal (bring your own). Return through the parc
Walk 3.00 – Elevation 250m – Very Moderate pace – Gentle Hike
Free, booking via TiersQG@manifesta.org
Closing Party !
15.02.20 – 17:00 I Tiers QG
Visit of the exhibition Essor / Anatomie de la joie collective by the artists gethan&myles
Think with your feet I Round Table – 18:00
Talk between the representatives of Bureau des Guides, Hôtel du Nord, La Folie Kilomètre moderated by Guillaume Monsaingeon
Informal apéro – 19:30
