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THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
July August September 2025
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Bridging Cultures,
As
we gather through these pages from across continents and cultures, the
International Circle of the Amis du Mucem continues to dialog for a
better understanding in our interconnected world.
In
this edition of our international newsletter, we celebrate the
diversity of perspectives that our global community of Friends brings to
our shared mission. From archaeological discoveries that rewrite
historical narratives to contemporary artistic expressions that
challenge our preconceptions, the Mediterranean continues to surprise
and inspire us. The Mediterranean has always been a crossroads of
civilizations—a space where ideas, traditions, and innovations have
flowed freely across borders. Today, as our world faces unprecedented
challenges, this legacy of cultural exchange becomes more relevant than
ever. Climate change, migration, technological transformation, and
social evolution are reshaping our societies. The Mucem's mission to
explore these contemporary issues through the lens of Mediterranean
heritage provides crucial insights into how humanity has adapted and
thrived through change.
Our
International Friends embody this spirit of global citizenship that
flourishes in Marseilles : you are part of a movement that recognizes
culture as a bridge between peoples.
You
are very welcome in the International Circle of our Friends of Museum’s
Society : let’s share ideas, events and, as a beginning, our
newsletters !
The President
Dr. Florence Bistagne
The friends of the Mucem publish a Newsletter in french, promoting different kind of activities
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AMAZIGH CYCLES (Ornements, patterns, designs )
From Wednesday April 30th to Sunday November 2nd
The
exhibition will also offer an opportunity to explore the notion of
'permanent Berberism' and the contemporary transmission and circulation
of Amazigh heritage within the wider diaspora, particularly in the
realms of artistic creation and cultural expression. It will also
address the recognition—and at times, the cultural appropriation—of this
heritage in today’s global context.
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Ongoing touring exhibition
READING THE SKY
Under the stars in the Mediterranean
From Wednesday July 9th, 2026, 2025 to Monday January 5th, 2026
"Reading the Sky"
showcases exceptional artworks and everyday objects that reflect this
rich history, alongside contemporary pieces in dialogue with them. True
to the Mucem’s transdisciplinary approach, the exhibition blends
archaeology, science, ethnography, art, manuscripts, and oral
traditions. It brings together over 100 items from the Mucem’s own
collection and more than 200 loans from national, regional, and
international institutions.
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WORLD MUSEUM CONNECTIONS
What is WMC?
Following our enriching meeting with Sofia Weil Speroni, former Secretary General of the WFFM, we are delighted to introduce two must-see museums in Buenos Aires
in this newsletter edition. Each of them, with its unique approach and
diverse programming, is sure to stimulate your curiosity and inspire
your creative endeavors.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS OF BUENOS AIRES
(Argentina)
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The museum exhibits Woman of the Sea by Paul Gauguin, Le Moulin de la Galette by Vincent van Gogh, and Jesus in the Garden of Olives by El Greco.
The last decades of the 20th century welcomed great
representatives of international modern art. Thus, works by Pablo
Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, Vassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee,
Lucio Fontana, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Henry Moore were added.
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MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART OF BUENOS AIRES
(Argentina)
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Between
1998 and 1999, a significant group of its most important pieces was
exhibited at the Museo de Arte Moderna in São Paulo, the Museo de Arte
Moderna in Rio de Janeiro, and the "La Caixa" Foundation in Madrid
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FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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ICOM 2025
Registration for the ICOM General Conference 2025 is
officially open! From 11 to 17 November 2025, museum professionals
and cultural leaders from across the globe will gather in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates.
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PROGRAM OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE
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One visit of Discovery Provence : "Villa Santa Lucia"
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At the
end of our annual meeting, we had the privilege of welcoming Sofia Weil
Speroni from Argentina, (former Secretary of WFFM) and Rene Faure
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Program:
Our dynamic community fosters international connections, promotes
cultural understanding, and supports the Mucem’s mission, activities,
and collections. We are dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich
heritage of Mediterranean cultures and civilizations.
Discover Provence:
Visit the Mucem and the Greek settlement in Massalia
Visit the CCR and the oldest soap fabric in Marseille
Visit a nice villa XIX century on "la Corniche"
"Taste the world:"
Chinese with Shirley Wong,
Sicily with Giovanna Lombardi,
An Algerian Iftar with Maya
Songkran festival with Kate
Mexican food traditions with Nathalia
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Click here to learn more about the Friends of the Mucem!
You may join us here.
Contact: internationalcircle@amisdumucem.org
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International Circle Newsletter Amis du MUCEM
Adresse postale : CS 10351 – 13213 Marseille Cedex 02
Rédactrices : Martine Mauffrey, Josiane Paillet
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