Exhibition celebrates photography's bicentenary

An exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce marks the 200th anniversary of photography, showcasing over 700 photographs from the François Pinault collection. The event, titled Remember Me - Masterpieces of Photography from the Pinault Collection, runs from 7 October 2026 to 18 January 2027.

Irving Penn's works highlight diverse subjects

The exhibition includes nearly 450 photographs by Irving Penn, curated by Matthieu Humery. These images capture a wide range of subjects, such as slender bodies, consumed cigarettes, the cane of Jorge Luis Borges, Picasso's black eye, withered flowers, and the masks of Dahomey.

Raymond Depardon documents French towns

Raymond Depardon's photographs are also featured, focusing on small towns and cities in France during the 2000s. His images depict back streets, squares, and roundabouts, offering a glimpse into everyday life in French communities.

Barbara Kruger's installation explores memory

A large installation by Barbara Kruger is part of the exhibition, featuring messages such as "It is about who we remember and who is forgotten." This work contributes to the broader themes of memory, disappearance, and the passage of time explored throughout the exhibition.

Multiple artists and themes represented

The exhibition spans a variety of artists and themes, including works by Gustave Le Gray, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Eileen Quinlan, August Sander, and Sherrie Levine. Each artist contributes to the narrative of memory and time through their unique photographic styles.

Publications accompany the exhibition

Two publications accompany the exhibition: Pinault Collection - 100 Masterpieces of Photography, published in early 2025, and Leporello Remember Me, which presents fifty images in a leporello format. These books explore themes such as the portrait, the archive, the body, and memory.