A Future in the Past is an exhibition held at Halle Tropisme in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It presents the work of Troca-Troca, an artist in residence at the Tropisme studios.
What you will see
The exhibition grew out of research into toys and play, and into the social, historical and cultural contexts that shape how children imagine the world. The works on view are a diptych and an installation. Both place references from childhood beside elements of adult reality, so that the viewer moves between the two registers and begins to notice how one sits inside the other.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in contemporary art and in how objects of play carry meaning.
- Those curious about the artistic work taking place in a residency setting.
- Anyone visiting Montpellier who wants to see something beyond its older monuments.
The exhibition is a compact, reflective visit rather than a long tour, and it rewards a slow look at each piece. Halle Tropisme is the venue, so the exhibition also gives a view into the work of the Tropisme studios.
For dates, opening times and practical details, the exhibition's listing on the Tropisme website is the place to check before you go. Montpellier itself is a city of Occitania, and a visit to the exhibition can be combined with time in the wider city.