Text: On the occasion of the Puces de Mer, a lively flea market organised by local sailors, the site hosted a first meeting and a sensory exploration led by the artists and mediators, together with residents and local associations. Nestled between the Arsenal and Sainte-Anne-du-Portzic, this crossroads in Brest is rich in maritime and military stories.
Through this New Patrons initiative, a diverse group of participants—residents, students, shopkeepers, and associations—has commissioned an artwork to reveal and celebrate the rich history, striking beauty, and layered complexity of Maison Blanche.
The commissioning group:
- Anne Le Meur, manager of the bar-tobacconist-restaurant Maison Blanche
- Clélia Le Meur, manager of the bar-tobacconist-restaurant Maison Blanche
- Philippe Le Lann, representative of the Friends of Sainte-Anne-du-Portzic association
- Nelly Ménez, representative of the Mémoire de Saint-Pierre association
- Ariane Mercier, student at EESAB fine art school – Brest site
- Roxane Samson, student in fine art at the UBO in BrestFabienne Wipf, resident, film producer
Mediation:
- Accredited Mediator: Patrice Goasduff
- Relay Mediator: Benoît-Marie Moriceau