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One Night in Marseille install shots + bonus end time-lapse ;)

Text & press release from @iris_.ss

‘A man with a van and no plan’

After eighteen delirious hours of driving from London to Marseille, we parked our van in Cours Julien and decided to turn it into a temporary exhibition space for one evening.

Bringing together artworks and a strong spirit of collaboration, One Night in Marseille welcomes creatives who see art as a tool for connection, experimentation, and liberation. The exhibition presents a series of works that, beyond their specific content, highlight the kind of community that only forms when you’re creating in close proximity.

One Night in Marseille engages in a format of non-formalised display that does not have a space in traditional commission models and commercial gallery frameworks. We are reminded that art can also exist within temporary structures, that art does not always have to be circulated commercially. Through this ethos of DIY, One Night in Marseille explores an alternative exhibition format that is rooted in immediacy, generosity and community. Ultimately, the project acknowledges that commercial and temporary formats can co-exist where neither necessarily co-opts the other.

Participating artists include Mel Bernstine, Luca Colagiacomo, Maria Virginia Echenique, Billy Fraser, Baptist Gheeraert, Carmen Grey, Emma Iks, Laurence Kuster, Vincent Matuschka, Nick Öhlo, Tom Ribot, and Florence Sweeney.

One Night in Marseille was open from 6pm on 22 June 2026 at Cours Julien in Marseille, France.

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ONE NIGHT IN MARSEILLE

Two weeks ago we drove a van from London to Marseille, parked in Cours Julien and turned it into a temporary exhibition space for one evening.

Why? Because the van was empty for 3 hours and in 3 hours ANYTHING is possible…

The project brought together artists from London and Marseille, by sunset the van had become a functioning exhibition and temporary gathering point assembled entirely through collaboration the local art crowd and whoever happened to stop walking.

Thank you to everybody who visited, contributed work, helped install, shared wine, stayed late and became part of it.

Final and most important thank you: for spending a decade hand in hand in madness & always doubling down on the ambition Tom Ribot the true Master!

Contributing artists:
Mel Bernstine - @melbernstine
Luca Colagiacomo - @luca_colagiacomo
Maria Virginia Echenique - @lavirgiiiiiii
Billy Fraser - @Billy_fraser
Baptist Gheeraert - @baptist_gheeraert
Carmen Grey - @gray_carmen
Emma Iks - @emma.iks
Laurence Kuster - @kustt___
Vincent Matuschka - @vincent.matuschka
Giulia Moliarov - @giuliamoliarov - Art Direction & Graphics
Nick Öhlo - @nick_ohlo
Tom Ribot - @deapth8
Florence Sweeney - @florencesweeney

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Very happy to be included with artists I admire:

FAILE, Warren Isensee, Fern Apfel, and Mel Bernstine!

“Visual Verse” opens this Saturday at Bernay Fine Art

Reception: March 29 from 4 to 6 pm

Images:

1. Sue Muskat, “A Curious Joy”, 2025, Acrylic on linen, 36 x 40”
2. FAILE, “The Great Leap Classics”, 2023, Acrylic and Ink on Wood Blocks, 19 x 13 x 2”
3. Warren Isensee, “Funhouse”, 2021, Oil on canvas, 35 x 35” Image: Miles McEnery
4. Fern Apfel, “Yellow Striped Envelope”, 2024, Acrylic on wood panel, 12 x 12”
5. Mel Bernstine, “Empty Full”, 2024, Posca on paper, 43 x 30”

@faileart
@isenseewarren
@fernapfel
@melbernstine
@bernayfineartgallery

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« THE GRAND FINALE: ACAPELLA IN FULL VIEW « Suspended in time, The Acapella Bag stands as a testament to transformation, art, and craftsmanship. A final glance at this one-of-a-kind masterpiece before we turn the page.
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« CARRY THE UNEXPECTED »Effortlessly striking: The Acapella Bag redefines elegance with hand-painted artistry and timeless craftsmanship. Where luxury meets individuality.
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“ART IN EVERY GLANCE”
The Acapella Bag by Mel Bernstine: a canvas of bold colors, intricate details, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Redefining wearable art, one stroke at a time. Photo credit:@jaliila model:@__maalaaakk__
#TheAcapellaBag #WearableArt #HandpaintedBag #MelBernstineArt #SustainableLuxury #OneOfAKind #LuxuryRedefined #ArtisticExpression #BarrelBag #theartofnewcycling #slowfashion #slowfashionstyle #vintagemix #accessories #baglover #bagcommunity

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“A REFLECTION OF ELEGANCE”
Through the mirror, a story unfolds. The Acapella teases with its artistry, inviting you to uncover its full beauty.”
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ART ON NAPPA LEATHER: The Acapella in Full Frame
Crafted from luxurious nappa leather , The Acapella redefines wearable art. A vibrant fusion of hand-painted design and timeless craftsmanship, now revealed in its full form.” Photo credit: @jaliilaaa model:@__maaalaaakk__
#TheAcapellaBag #OneOfAKind #LambskinLuxury #WearableArt #LuxuryReimagined #ArtMeetsFashion #HandpaintedBag #Newcycling #StatementAccessories #ColorfulElegance #MelBernstine #theartofnewcycling #baglovers #bagcommunity #kustt___

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“ART IN MOTION: THE ACAPELLA INSPIRATION”.
Saturday night spotlight: the vibrant artistry of Mel Bernstine. His dynamic work inspires the bold colors and fluid forms of The Acapella. A canvas turned into a one-of-a-kind bag.”
#TheAcapellaBag #ArtInFashion #MelBernstine #OneOfAKindCreations #SustainableLuxury #NewcyclingArt #UpcycledBeauty #SaturdaySpotlight #LuxuryMeetsArt #VibrantStyle #boldcreation #collab #collaboration #bolddesign #baglovers #theartofnewcycling #colorful #christmasgift

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“CREATION THROUGH TRANSFORMATION”
In nature, nothing is created, nothing is destroyed, everything is transformed.’ This philosophy breathes life into The Acapella, where timeless elements evolve into unique artistry.
#TheAcapellaBag #OneOfAKind #SustainableLuxury #NewcyclingArt #TransformativeDesign #ArtMeetsFashion #LavoisierWisdom #UpcycledCreations #PoscaArt #LuxuryRedefined # theartofnewcycling #transformation #melbernstine #evolvingbag #creationartisanale #creation #baglovers #bagloverscommunity #breathlifeintooldthings

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FROM VINTAGE ROOTS TO ARTISTIC HEIGHTS : Meet The Acapella: a one-of-a-kind creation blending vintage elegance and bold artistry. Hand-painted by Artist Melvin Bernstein and preserved, it’s the ultimate statement of sustainable luxury.
#TheAcapellaBag #OneOfAKind #HandPaintedBag #VintageRevival #SustainableLuxury #PoscaArt #UpcycledStyle #KUSTTCreations #NewcyclingArt #artofnewcycling #kustt___ #accessories #boldfashion #baglover #newcycling #2024giftideas #sustainablefashion

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“UNVEILING THE UNEXPECTED”
Get ready to meet “The Acapella” — a symphony of colors and creativity. This is just the beginning of its story.
#KUSTT #TheArtOfNewcycling #HandPainted #BarrelBag #OneOfAKind #SlowFashion #SustainableLuxury #ArtMeetsFashion #BoldDesign #BagLovers

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