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Tribute to 'Camille' on Rouen's Boieldieu bridge

The construction of an installation by Belgian artist, Arne Quinze, has started on the pont Boieldieu in Rouen. The installation entitled 'Camille', is a homage to Camille Pissarro and Camille, the wife of Claude Monet.

The installation has impressive proportions - 100 metres long - and represents a forest in wood. It forms part of Rouen's impressionist festivities which continue through the summer and will be accessible to visitors from the beginning of July to the end of August. The bridge is, of course, closed to vehicles.

Known for his monumental installations, Arne Quinze design represents a giant suspended garden where visitors can walk and meditate. The work is a homage to both Camille, the wife of Monet, and to Camille Pisarro who painted the bridge several times.

The installation comprises almost 110 tonnes of materials. All the wood being used will be recycled after the event for use in the construction of new buildings.

Further Information

Open from 3 July to 29 August on the Pont Boieldieu, Rouen

Free guided visits – Thursday 15, 29 July and 12, 26 August at 6pm, Sunday 11 July and 8 August at 6pm and Saturday 24 July and 21 August at 6pm

The exhibition of the Camille model is open until26 September at the Musée des Beaux-Arts on Esplanade Marcel-Duchamp – every day (except Tuesdays) from 10am to 6pm.