MAC Lyon

The macLYON Collection currently consists of 1,450 pieces, the vast majority of which have been shown in collective or monographic exhibitions organized by the museum. As early as 1984, when the first exhibitions were inaugurated, works were created by living artists as part of exhibitions, and it was in this context that many works were produced, developed, tested, and selected to be acquired by the museum. Anchored in the actuality of the visual arts, the collection presents a great variety of forms, materials and dimensions: performance, painting, video installation, sculpture, sound installation, photography, drawing, cinema, computer programming and books. It is characterized by a large proportion of monumental installations, indicative of art’s evolution towards the creation of immersive worlds, which can be directly experienced by the visitor.

Fine arts museum in Lyon

Brought together in an arts pole with the MBA since 2018, the two collections form a remarkable ensemble, both in France and in Europe.

The macLYON is situated 81 quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 Lyon, France.
6,000m2 museum is spread over several floors and presents modular spaces that are perfectly adapted to the needs of the different artistic projects welcomed by the museum, as well as new forms of contemporary expression. The macLYON focuses on current national and international art, in all its forms, offering exhibitions and a wide programme of transdisciplinary events.

Temporary exhibitions

The macLYON has chosen to regularly renew its exhibitions. This is why you will only see temporary exhibitions specially produced for its spaces. They can be collective exhibitions or solo shows, showing works from the collection or loans ... And it is also for this reason that the museum is closed for mounting between two exhibition periods.
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