From February 1, 2026, the Carrières des Lumières invites visitors to (re)discover the careers of two historic artists. The works of Pablo Picasso will be woven onto the stone walls, while the flamboyant world of Frida Kahlo will illuminate the space. An unmissable immersive experience awaits you in the exceptional setting of Les Baux-de-Provence, one hour from Marseille.
Carrières des Lumières: a unique artistic journey
© Succession Picasso 2025 © Culturespaces / Vincent Pinson
Have you ever imagined being transported into the heart of a work of art? No longer just a spectator, but experiencing it from within? Touching its nuances, tasting its atmosphere, and feeling the frenzy of its creator? Embark on a strikingartistic journey at Carrières des Lumières, wheredigital art immerses visitors in the most beautiful works. 360-degree projections on massive walls and captivating soundtracks bring a captivating show to life. An encounter between art and technology that offers a unique sensory experience.
The world of Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo in 360 degrees
© Succession Picasso 2025 © Culturespaces / Vincent Pinson
The main exhibition offers a journey throughthe rich universe of Pablo Picasso, a major figure in 20th-century art. A painter, sculptor, and tireless explorer of forms, the artist constantly reinvented his language, disrupting codes and perspectives. In the monumental setting of the Carrières des Lumières, the works come to life on the rock itself. The walls are imbued with deep blues, delicate pinks, and powerful contrasts, immersing visitors in the heart of his emblematic periods.
Echoing the main program,the Frida Kahlo exhibition offers amore intimate immersion into the vibrant world of the Mexican artist. Deeply autobiographical, her work uses symbols and a powerful color palette. On the monumental walls of the Carrières des Lumières, her paintings come to life and reveal an artistic journey of rare intensity. A sensitive and poignant interlude that invites visitors to experience the expressive power of a deeply human work.
Accompanied by a vibrant soundtrack, the two journeys literally envelop the viewer. Two strikingsensory experiences where light, movement, and matter interact to reveal the power of the work of these two geniuses.
Art in a former stone quarry
© Culturespaces / Vincent Pinson (Photo on the right)
The Carrières des Lumières has not always been the venue for digital projections. Located at the foot of the town of Les Baux-de-Provence, this limestone reserve became the Grands Fonds quarry in the 19th century, driven by industrial growth and strong demand for building materials. However, the arrival of new materials after the First World War led to its decline, resulting in its permanent closure in 1935. A place steeped in mystery and history, the site has inspired many artists, including Jean Cocteau , who was captivated by its unique beauty and filmed Le Testament d’Orphée there . Renamed ” Carrières des Lumières ” in 2012, it is now the digital art center we know today.