Based in Capdenac-Gare, the approved scene Behind the porthole started from a simple idea, to promote the GR®65, a local hiking trail, leading to Santiago de Compostela. Then, a concept emerges. Create works of art as refuges along the route that the Romans called Via Podiensis. This allows hikers to take advantage of these makeshift shelters to spend the night, but also to offer remarkable works along the way.
The Golden Room in Golinhac
To do this, Derrière le portlot and its director Fred Sancère call on local know-how, combined with the talent of renowned designers or architects. The ingredients of a successful recipe, with already six works of art built from Haute-Savoie to the Gers, including some in Aveyron, such as the Golden Room in Golinhac or Living Alone in Livinhac-le -High.
A work that is still relevant today, which the structure wanted to highlight during an exhibition. At the invitation of the Council of Architecture, Town Planning and the Environment (CAUE) of Aveyron, the approved stage takes over the Sainte-Catherine gallery until September 28.
The opportunity for the organizers to take a step back from this project and present it to the people of Aveyron, who are not always aware of these achievements, having caught the eye of the national media. “ On this exhibition, visitors will be able to discover images of the construction sites, of our achievements, enhanced by explanations from artists “, concludes Fred Sancère. Models will also be exhibited, as will the broadcast of a documentary film retracing the making of the project.
Exhibition open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
