La Sucrière is a famous building devoted to

contemporary art Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world. Their art is a dynamic co ...

, situated 48 Quai Rambaud, on the banks of the Saône in the Confluence quarter of the

2nd arrondissement of Lyon The 2nd arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon. History The first five arrondissements of Lyon were created by the Decree of March 24, 1852, which included the 2nd arrondissement. The current mayor is Denis ...

History

It was built in 1930 and was originally used for a factory warehouse in which sugar was stored. It was enlarged in 1960 and finally abandoned in 1990. The building was completely renovated in 2003 by architect William Vassal to turn it into a place for exhibitions of contemporary art. It has thus became the main venue of the Biennale of Contemporary Art in Lyon from 2007. Its 9,000 m² area spread on three floor houses a complex and original architecture. In 2008, an exhibition of flayed bodies caused a controversy about the origin of the corpses. The exhibition attracted 4,000 visitors per week.

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Official site
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