From February 7, 2026, the Bordeaux submarine base will come alive with two alternating immersive exhibitions. Henri Matisse, a major figure of the XXᵉ century, and Frida Kahlo, an icon of Mexican art, will thrill visitors with a visual staging where colors, shapes and emotions respond to each other. A journey through time and artistic sensibilities not to be missed.
Henri Matisse – the symphony of colors in large format
The 45-minute long program offers a plunge into the bold world of Matisse, a key figure of the XXᵉ century. Painter, engraver and sculptor, he made color his language and pushed back the artistic conventions of his time. Projections on the walls of the submarine base make every nuance and shape vibrate, transforming the space into a veritable visual orchestra. You’ll be literally enveloped by his brilliant colors and bold shapes, as if you were walking through the heart of his canvases. An experience where light and color become instruments of emotion and freedom, capable of filling you with wonder and making your heart beat to the rhythm of art.
Frida Kahlo – an intimate, colorful universe
Alternately, the 15-minute short program invites you to enter the intimate, flamboyant world of Frida Kahlo. Her work, nourished by personal experience and Mexican culture, blends symbols, organic motifs and intense colors. Each projection tells the story of her journey, her resilience in the face of pain and her ability to transform experience into art. Let yourself be transported into a world where emotions and colors explode at every moment, where fragility and strength combine to captivate and move. It’s an invitation to feel, to vibrate and to be surprised by the power of art to make the intimate universal.