It highlights less the famous thought of the absurd and the revolt associated with Camus, than the “ midday thought »a philosophy of restraint in the face of extremes that the author embraced throughout his life, and planned to develop further in his unfinished cycle of love, interrupted by his sudden death on January 4, 1960.
Inspired by Greek heritage and taken up by Nietzsche, it is a call for moderation against excess, whether in the internal conflicts of the individual or in their interactions within society. This quest for balance, between the temptation of excess and the quest for justice, requires the individual to establish its own limits.
The exhibition presents a rich collection original manuscripts, letters, photographs, and audiovisual documents by Camus, mainly from the archives kept at the Méjanes library in Aix-en-Provence, thus offering a complete immersion in the key stages of the life, the work, and the Camus’ commitments.
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Below, the biography of Albert Camus and the exhibition route :
Photo credits: Méjanes Library of Aix-en-Provence
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