Roadmap 2: the street-art and contemporary exhibition takes over a 50s house in Seine-Saint-Denis

Street art meets contemporary art in a 1950s house. Roadmap 2 transforms a familiar Seine-Saint-Denis interior into a field of sensitive experience. In this way, the visit promises an intimate immersion, at human level, with no superfluous filters.

A 50’s house as a living stage

The setting changes everything. In this discreetly charming pavilion, each room retains its traces of use, its doors, floors and patterns. Roadmap 2 settles in with sobriety, to preserve the memory of the place. What’s more, the domestic scale creates a rare proximity to the works.

The scenography is based on what already exists. Narrow corridors, staircases and low ceilings become guidelines for in situ interventions. In this way, old and new intermingle, without obscuring the original architecture. The eye wanders, then stops on an unexpected detail.

Dialogues between street and living room

The strength of this project lies in the dialogue between urban and interior codes. Here, a mural gesture assumes its roughness against patinated tiles. Here, a contemporary installation plays with the light of an old window. Roadmap 2 embraces this fertile friction, and it works.
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We come for the works, we stay for the house that reveals them”

The time spent in the gallery is fluid, as the space is explored like a memory. The smell of wood and fresh paint mingles with chalk, paper and metal. But there’s nothing ostentatious about it. Each person creates his or her own rhythm, piece by piece.

Practical information, access and comfort

The event takes place in Seine-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the 93 district, in a house built in the 1950s. Slots may be limited to preserve the peace and quiet of neighbors. So, when possible, book in advance. Roadmap 2 encourages an attentive visit, with a limited number of visitors per visit.

• Check slots and conditions before travelling.
• Bring comfortable shoes for stairs.
• Respect your neighbors and the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
• Carry only a small bag to keep the space intimate.
• Ask for photo authorization on site, depending on the venue.

When it comes to access, focus on transportation in northeastern Paris. The metro and RER serve several nearby towns, and a few minutes’ walk will often suffice. In short, it’s a good idea to plan your return journey if you’re visiting late in the day. Light clothing may be useful, depending on the season.

Entry conditions may vary from day to day. Rates, gauge and conditions may change from session to session. Please refer to the latest announcements from the organizer. Safety comes first, including in technical areas that are not accessible.

What we see, what we feel

The palette is broad, from mural gestures to sculptural assemblages. Stencils and collages sit alongside more conceptual pieces. Natural light structures the reading of the surfaces. Roadmap 2 plays on these contrasts, without losing the thread of a readable visit.

The event attracts a curious public, from enthusiasts to curious neighbors. Informal discussions help to understand the artists’ intentions. On the other hand, the venue remains a house: respect for the rooms prevails. Roadmap 2 turns this constraint into a real quality of listening.

Why this exhibition matters here

The 93 is asserting itself as a lively, agile and responsive art scene. As a result, new forms are taking over wastelands, apartments and pavilions in need of change. Roadmap 2 is part of this local dynamic, attentive to local residents. As a result, the address becomes more than just a point on a map.

The artistic gesture works on the building, then illuminates it in a new way. Technical sobriety limits the footprint, while the reuse of existing volumes avoids heavy temporary structures. In short, ephemerality rhymes with precision and care. Roadmap 2 embraces this short but intensive time.

This proposal creates a shared memory. Everyone leaves with an image, a color, a smell of paint or dust. Then, certain details of everyday life take on another dimension. Roadmap 2 leaves this sensitive trace, somewhere between a lived-in home and an open studio.

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