On the occasion of The Absurd and the Dreamlike at La Citadelle – Centre d'Art & Musée in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Forbes Belgique published an exclusive interview with Belgian artist Arne Quinze, titled La vraie nature d'Arne Quinze, written by Bernard Roisin.
The interview explores Quinze's artistic philosophy, his enduring relationship with nature, and the conceptual foundations of The Absurd and the Dreamlike. Reflecting on the exhibition, Quinze discusses the influence of Jean Cocteau, his collaboration with Joana Vasconcelos, and the role of La Citadelle as a site where history, imagination and contemporary art converge. The feature also highlights Selcan Atılgan, Founder of ARTSA, as curator of the exhibition, acknowledging her curatorial vision in bringing the project to life. Accompanied by exhibition views from La Citadelle, the article offers readers an in-depth perspective on one of the French Riviera's most significant cultural projects of the season.