Point of interest
MAMAC (Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain)
in Nice, France
Nice's modern and contemporary art museum, showcasing the Nice School and Pop Art, with a rooftop terrace and city views.
Where it is
The museum sits on Place Yves-Klein, at the northern edge of the Old Town near Boulevard Risso and the Promenade du Paillon.
Address: Place Yves Klein, 06300 Nice
What it is
The collection holds over 1,300 works by some 300 artists, including Yves Klein, Niki de Saint Phalle, Arman and Andy Warhol, and the rooftop terrace offers a fine view over the city. Note: the museum has been closed for renovation since early 2024 and is staging programmes off-site in the meantime.
History
MAMAC opened in 1990 in a striking building of four marble-clad towers linked by walkways. It is devoted above all to European and American avant-garde art from the 1950s onward, with a focus on the School of Nice and Nouveau Réalisme.