Eric Rolland, an enlightened artist from Arles

The following article showcases Éric Rolland Bellagamba, a versatile artist based in Arles, France. Since 1983, he has created luminous installations and stage designs for live shows, museums, events, and historical monuments. Bellagamba is known for the permanent lighting of UNESCO World Heritage monuments in Arles and other significant sites. He has also collaborated with the Vincent van Gogh Foundation in Arles since 2014. In March 2024, his exhibition "Arles est une Vénus" highlighted his artistic diversity. His notable works include the Armenian Genocide Memorial and art integrated into public spaces.

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Olivier Houdusse

11/1/2010

Éric Rolland Bellagamba: An Enlightened Artist from Arles

Éric Rolland Bellagamba, born in 1956, is a versatile artist living and working in Arles, France. Since 1983, he has been creating lighting and scenography for live shows, museums, events and historical monuments. He regularly exhibits his work as a painter and author-illustrator in galleries, libraries and at book fairs, both in France and abroad: Eric Rolland

His notable achievements include the permanent illumination of heritage monuments in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Église des Réformés in Marseille and the Basilique de Saint-Maximin. He is also a regular contributor to live performances and museum exhibitions, notably since 2014 at the Fondation Vincent van Gogh in Arles: Fest

In March 2024, the City of Arles invited Éric Rolland Bellagamba to exhibit his work at the Chapelle Sainte-Anne. The exhibition, entitled “Arles est une Vénus” (Arles is a Venus), featured a collection of creations made between 1995 and 2023, highlighting his artistic diversity: Arles

His permanent works in Arles include the Armenian genocide memorial in the Jardin d'été, the Venus engraved on the concrete of the Town Hall reception desk, and the colorful cobblestones of the streets where Vincent van Gogh set up his easel. These elegant prints speak of the city's history, heritage and values: Arles

To discover all his creations and find out more about his career, visit his official website: Eric Rolland