Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC)
The MAMAC is devoted to modern American and European art from the 1960s to the present, including Pop art and new realism. There are almost 1,300 pieces of art on show, including work by Andy Warhol, a well-known Pop artist. The first permanent show features Yves Klein's monochromatic paintings from the 1960s, which include a sequence of simple blue canvases.
The other permanent exhibition is Niki de Saint Phalle's remarkable series of shooting paintings from the 1970s, in which she physically fired paint into her canvases to take aim at social injustice. "By shooting the pistol myself, I was taking aim at society and its unfairness", she explained. After you've had your fill of the art, travel to the roof terrace for spectacular views of the city.
The shop and entrance are on the same level as the Niki de Saint Phalle esplanade, which overlooks the Place Yves Klein. The first level of the gallery houses temporary exhibitions, while the second and third floors house permanent collections. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Mondays and certain holidays.
Location: 1 Place Yves Klein, Nice, PACA 06300
Website: mamac-nice.org
