Espace Frans Krajcberg, Contemporary Art Center, Art & Nature
Inaugurated in 2004 by Bertrand Delanoë, the Espace Frans Krajcberg is located at the end of Chemin du Montparnasse, a bucolic alleyway whose entrance is at 21 avenue du Maine in the 15th arrondissement of Paris in the heart of unusual old Paris.
A vestige of the great history of Montparnasse, this same alley housed the Parisian studio of Frans Krajcberg, where,
A “Montparno” at heart, he came to work and recharge his batteries several times a year.
Admission is free and open to all, Tuesday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A place for exhibitions and research around Frans Krajcberg, father of environmental art
An exhibition space that permanently presents to the public the collection belonging to the City of Paris and emblematic works from the artistic and activist career of Frans Krajcberg.
An archive fund open to researchers and students is accessible by appointment.
A place for exchanges and reflection on the world of tomorrow, thanks to art and ecology
The temporary exhibition rooms host an artistic, literary, scientific, cinematographic and educational program on the links between Art and the Environment.
A laboratory for contemporary creation and the environment, based on revolt, awareness and education.
Frans Krajcberg stated: Art and artists act in the service of the great struggle of the 21st century, the fight to preserve our planet.
Espace Frans Krajcberg : a mission serving Art, Life and the Planet
Spreading Frans Krajcberg's message
Events, creation and editing of publications, podcasts, videos, website updates, social networks, etc.
© Franck Juery, 2025
Exhibit contemporary activist and multidisciplinary creation
in connection with the work, life and message of Frans Krajcberg, in a place of free exchange open to all.
Give carte blanche to speakers in the temporary exhibition rooms to question the role of the artist in our contemporary world.
Encourage projects seeking to break down barriers and cross perspectives between Art and Science.
Preserve and promote
the work of Frans Krajcberg, and in particular the donation made to the city of Paris, notably through the creation of an archive fund and a photo library accessible to all.
Welcome speakers, researchers, young artists, authors committed to the planet
to reflect together on the World of Tomorrow; to unite in the fight for the preservation of the environment and the promotion of art in the service of the planet: Master classes, conferences, research, seminars, screenings, shows ... highlighting the link that unites Art to Nature
Transmit and promote dialogue between generations
on-site workshops or visits to schools, visits, artist/children meetings, creation and publication of educational materials, partnerships with educational social centers, or any other action promoting a “way of life in harmony with nature”.
Strengthening international ties
in particular the intercultural links between France and Brazil and more broadly the South American continent.
© Franck Juery, 2025