The documentation center houses the extensive resources that have been developed over the last 25 years on the artists whose works are in the collection and major trends in contemporary art as well as the historical avant-garde movement in relation to the Raoul Hausmann Resource Library. The center also has a collection of French and international journals that is unique in Haute-Vienne (October, Parkett, Artforum, May, Artpress…).

DDMW initially aimed to develop a micro-architecture for the Musée d’art contemporain de la Haute-Vienne. Primarily intended to be functional, this development progressively evolved with a view to showcasing the publications by including a new consultation area as part of the project. The bookshelves themselves are mobile and can be combined to support the various activities of the museum (conference, workshop, work group).

DDMW is at the crossroads between a creative studio and a production studio, alternating between commissioned projects, independent production and in-situ projects in the fields of design, exhibition scenography and micro-architecture.

This workspace is accessible to school groups, students and researchers only by appointment by telephone 05 55 03 77 77 or via the contact form below: