Luma Arles

THEMES

• Art

  Luma Arles is dedicated to contemporary art and supports exhibitions, installations, and experimental practices.
• Architecture

  Frank Gehry’s dynamic tower challenges traditional forms and represents innovation in design.
• Innovation

  The campus explores new models of artistic production and curatorial experimentation.
• Sustainability

  The project emphasizes ecological responsibility through material choices, landscaping, and urban integration.
• Nature

  Set within a biodiverse park, Luma Arles explores the relationship between the built environment and natural ecosystems.
• Society

  It serves as a cultural platform for dialogue on social issues, including justice, inclusion, and activism.
• Technology

  Luma encourages collaborations across disciplines, including digital media, science, and biotech.
• Collaboration

  Artists, curators, thinkers, and scientists work together across disciplines to reimagine creative processes.
• Freedom

  As a nontraditional space for art and thought, Luma Arles encourages freedom of expression and radical ideas.
• Empowerment

  The foundation supports emerging artists and marginalized voices through resources, visibility, and creative freedom.
• Community

  Engagement with local and global communities is central, fostering inclusive participation and education.
• Identity

  By nurturing diverse artistic voices, Luma questions and redefines identity in a contemporary context.
• Transformation

  Luma Arles represents the transformation of an industrial site into a beacon of creativity and sustainability.
• Legacy

  It aims to build a lasting cultural and ecological legacy, connecting past traditions with future visions.