Courchevel: Art At The Summit, 15 Years Of Open Air Exhibitions!

Art at the Summit is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, by displaying the works of Jiménez Deredia. This season, the resort will be graced by the presence of eight monumental sculptures and some photographic reproductions of the works of this artist from Costa Rica, transforming Courchevel into a life-sized open-air art gallery. Over the years, Art at the Summit has become a key event, thanks to the mixed talents of Galeries Bartoux and the Courchevel council.

Like any great story, it all began with an encounter, between Les Galeries Bartoux and the council of Courchevel. Together, they took the ambitious step of creating an open-air art gallery in the spectacular natural setting offered by our resort. The purpose? To bring art to a wider audience, offering skiers and other visitors the unique experience of combining their favourite sports activity with a plunge into the world of art. Devoted to the greatest names in art, the resulting exhibitions have been a huge success. Salvador Dalí, Michel Bassompierre, Richard Orlinski, Lorenzo Quinn, Julien Marinetti… painters and sculptures famous for their monumental creations.

World-renowned Jiménez Deredia stands out from the crowd thanks to the beautifully rounded sculptures that result from his innovative combination of pre-Columbian heritage from the Boruca tribe and contemporary abstract art. Through his colossal statues of marble and bronze, the artist expresses a unique vision, a reincarnation of the legacy of Costa Rican culture into a fascinating artistic harmony. Sensually-curved statues that combine the concepts of eternity, fertility and the cosmos, hence evoking the timeless nature of the universe... 8 bewitching creations that invite visitors to reflect on their own spirituality as they explore Courchevel.

More information about the artist: https://bit.ly/3KQraqP

At Courchevel, the entire resort has sprung into action to fine-tune this event down to the tiniest detail, in order to ensure each creation is sublimely exhibited at one of the iconic spots.

Visible on the slopes!

• CREPÚSCULO: Biollay summit, elevation 2,230 metres.Material: Bronze
• EVOLUCIÓN: Vizelle summit, elevation 2,659 metres.Material: Bronze

Visible in the village centre at Courchevel 1850!

• REFUGIO: 9 rue de l’Église. Material: Bronze
• INICIO COSMICO: Place du Tremplin. Material: Greek white marble
• INTENSIDAD: Place du Rocher. Material: Marble
• JUEGO: La Croisette snow front, Rue de Park City. Material: Bronze
• GERMINACION: La Croisette snow front, Rue de l’Église. Material: Bronze
• MISTERIO: Place du Rocher. Material: Carrare white marble

Key dates!

• Arrival of the 8 sculptures: Between 28 and 30 November 2023.
• Installation of the sculptures: The statues will be installed in the artist’s presence in the village of Courchevel 1850 and on the ski slopes, between 4 and 7 December 2023.
• Exhibition opening in the presence of Jiménez Deredia: Friday 5 January 2024
• Guided tours with FACIM (Fondation pour l'Action Culturelle Internationale en Montagne):
• From 18 January 2023 to 18 April 2024, visitors, organised in small groups, will have a chance to learn Deredia’s secrets on a behind-the-scenes tour of this exhibition in the company of a professional guide. 14 dates are already available for these free tours that should appeal to art fans as well as the just curious! 
• Exhibition duration: From 7 December 2023 to 21 April 2024.