Ars longa, vita brevisIn music, contretemps refers to the act of striking a note on a weak beat. It expresses a surprising sense of freedom — something often found in jazz music. Improvisation and contretemps seem to go hand in hand. In everyday life, contretemps evokes the idea of an unexpected event, one that disrupts our plans and goes against our intentions. It slows us down…That is precisely the focus of this exhibition: slowing down in order to spark wonder. Slowing down to stretch time. Planning — and then suddenly, improvising. Sensing the artworks around us in order to feel alive. Removing the blinders of our daily lives to widen our horizons. Connecting with others to step outside our own subjectivity. Objects that count time, others that recall a particular era. Sculptures evoking eternity, the present moment, memory, fragility, or aging — all brought together in the setting of galerie du coté, where art and design, function and contemplation meet.
The opening event will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the gallery, with several artists in attendance.
| Hours | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM or by appointment |
| Venue | galerie du coté |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| City | Biarritz |
About
galerie du coté
The éditions du coté gallery is a space dedicated to creation. You'll see the éditions du coté objects, as well as a curated selection of other pieces promoting similar values. At the crossroads of design, art and craftsmanship, the gallery presents furniture, lighting and accessories brands that are all either handcrafted or manufactured by small, usually family-owned businesses. The creation, development and production processes are all done in Europe, regionally and locally. Born from the collaboration between éditions du coté and interior design agency Maentler Architectes d'Intérieur, who curate the space together, the space welcomes visitors, private or corporate, by appointment only from Monday to Friday. A true occasion to discover rare objects that will make your home or office unique and in your image.
