Jean Cocteau Museum, Art museum in Menton, France
The Jean Cocteau Museum is an art museum in Menton dedicated to the French artist and filmmaker's work. The collection includes paintings, drawings, ceramics, films, and graphic works arranged across large, bright gallery spaces.
The museum opened in 2011 based on the collection of art collector Severin Wunderman, who gathered Cocteau's works over many decades. His long-term dedication to the artist created the foundation for this permanent institution.
The collection reflects Cocteau's passion for exploring multiple artistic forms, from painting to cinema, as a single creative language. Visitors can observe how he moved fluidly between these different mediums without treating any as more important than the others.
The museum sits near Menton's waterfront and is easily accessible on foot as you explore the town. The spaces are generous and well-lit, making it comfortable to view the artworks.
The building was designed by French architect Rudy Ricciotti using natural forms that echo Cocteau's artistic vision in its very structure. The curves and proportions of the architecture itself become part of the artistic experience as you move through it.
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