Sports and cultural journey from west to east
2h 36mn · 18 steps
Welcome to this 2h30 bike ride offered by the Nice Events app.
This unique exploration guides you through the artistic creations that embellish the city of Nice, revealing the richness and cultural diversity of its streets and squares.
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world where art and the city meet spectacularly.
Start your adventure with the monumental work of Antoine Graff. This niçois artist has masterfully welded 30 seats in the former Ray stadium to create a vibrant tribute to the city's sporting past.
Continue your journey towards the work of Philippe Ramette, an artist known to stage himself upside down in a world at the scene.
Then, heading to the Arenas where you will discover two striking creations: Theo Tobiasse and Sacha Sosno.
Not far from there, admire the unique vision of Stéphane Cipre on the "Tour de France" and let yourself be surprised by Joana Vasconcelos, who diverts objects from everyday life. Here, its installation of plastic ice pickles reinterprets the realities of our consumer society with humor and criticism.
At the Agriculture Palace, Jean-Pierre Raynaud speaks to you in "Metaphore". His works, often created from everyday materials transformed into conceptual sculptures, encourage us to rethink our relationship to objects.
In front of the famous Negresco hotel, you will encounter an iconic work by Nikki de Saint Phalle. His vibrant tribute to the black community is a powerful testimony of diversity and cultural celebration.
Then immerse yourself in the depth of Jean-Marie Fondacaro's sculpture. This dramatic work explores the themes of memory, resilience and solidarity, resonating with stories of human challenges and triumphs.
Head to the heart of Nice, where the Place Masséna welcomes you with the luminous work of Jaume Plensa and the majestic statue of Apollo. Continue to Garibaldi Square for an immersion in history and art that shape these iconic places.
Sarkis awaits you at the "Porte Fausse", more than a simple passage.
Further on, you will discover the Olivier de Laurent Bosio, symbol of peace and continuity, followed by Gilbert Pedinelli's Guetteurs, a imposing sculpture of 2.45 metres.
The Fool of Myriam Klein transports you into a connected world where individuality is lost in the mass. This work speaks of isolation in the midst of modern surconnection.
Finally, finish your journey with the playful sculpture by Julien Gudéa, "Le Capuchon Mordu".
This intriguing piece concludes your artistic journey to Nice with a touch of mystery and curiosity.
Good visit!
Steps
Antoine Graff "Le Ray"
5mn
This work embodies a true connection between the past and the present of the Nice GCO. The artist-plasticist in Niçois paid a wonderful tribute to the former Gym enclosure, which saw the passing of generations of supporters. Up to 5.5 metres, its red and black monument was created with the help of many artists from Niçois, who have welded over 30 authentic seats in the Ray. This work of art makes a parallel between the old and the new sports equipment, perpetuating the values of the niçoise culture and celebrating the history and values of the niçois football.
About the Artist :
Antoine Graff joined the Fine Arts in Paris and attended the workshops of the sculptor Zadkine and the painter Lhote. He creates his company of prestigious showcases for pharmacies before embarking on advertising printing in which he attracts artists such as Télémaque, Arman, César, Villeglé... Progressively, his printing company devies to the art edition. He then created the Galerie La Main Bleu in Strasbourg in 1974 where he exhibited Alechinsky, Bam van Velde and Télémaque. He gradually develops the mastery of the technique of froissage and fold that make him a unique artist of his kind.