Othoniel, Cosmos - An Artist in Avignon

Cosmos, an Artist in Avignon is a poetic documentary that follows Jean-Michel Othoniel during the creation of his monumental exhibition in Avignon (2025–2026). Through his perspective, the film explores the intimate genesis of his works, from conception to realization, from spirit to matter. Structured around the four elements, this sensory journey takes us from Jean-Michel’s studio in Montreuil to the workshops of the many artisans collaborating on the project, as well as to the iconic sites of Avignon. The city becomes a stage where the artworks integrate and dialogue with the spaces, between contemporary installation and historical heritage. The journey culminates in a choreographic performance by Carolyn Carlson, created for Othoniel’s works and performed by Hugo Marchand and Caroline Osmont, presented for the first time in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes.