Tuesday 20 october from 18:00 to 19:00

The Case of Cthulhu and the Necronomicon - Musée Maritime

  • Cultural
  • Conference
Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie, 11 avenue James Cook Nouville, BP 1755, 98800 Nouméa

Description

Echoing the exhibition "Le Sommeil des Abysses", artists Guillaume Berbar and François Launet invite you to dive into the world of H.P. Lovecraft. A captivating talk exploring the Necronomicon, pop culture, and lore.
As part of the Le sommeil des abysses exhibition, the Maritime Museum in Nouméa, South Province, hosts a free presentation by artists Guillaume Berbar and François Launet (Goomi) on the world of H.P. Lovecraft. This 1-hour cultural experience on Mainland New Caledonia explores the famous American writer who revolutionized fantasy literature, the cultural impact of his creature Cthulhu, and the lore surrounding the Necronomicon grimoire. During the event, Guillaume Berbar shares his investigation into the famous fictional book, while François Launet discusses Lovecraft's influence across modern pop culture, fantasy art, and literature in the Pacific region and beyond. Lecture details: - Duration: Approx. 1 hour. - Free admission, subject to available seating (reserved seats available for museum members).

Opening times

On 20 October 2026
  • 18:00 at 19:00

Location

The Case of Cthulhu and the Necronomicon - Musée Maritime
Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie, 11 avenue James Cook Nouville, BP 1755, 98800 Nouméa

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
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Updated on 15 October 2026 at 12:37
by Sud Tourisme Nouvelle-Calédonie
(Offer identifier : 8032973)
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