Photo : ©Jean-Yves Augros
The Great Absentee: meeting with Jean-Yves Augros
A photograph filled with details and references to the Deaf community and the Deaf Awakening. An intriguing title "The Great Absentee". Come and meet Jean-Yves Augros who will reveal the creative process of this large sepia photograph.
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard (Paris 9th)
Part of the Deaf friendly cultural events Paris programme
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About
In the presence of LSF/FR interpreters
Jean-Yves Augros has been a French Sign Language (LSF) teacher, actor, and stage director, among other things. He is above all an artist at heart. All arts interest him, but it is photography that he has mainly invested in.
In 2012, he imagined a new version of a painting kept at the INJS in Paris to pay tribute to the Abbé de l'Epée (the photo is on display at the library).
And then in 2026, the desire to create a new large-scale photograph bringing together many people led him to another painting at the INJS. A work created in 1897 representing Félix Faure visiting the INJS, which intrigues Jean-Yves. Could this painting exist today? What has changed since then? And who is this "great absentee"?
Our take on this event
Witness a brilliant artistic dialogue where photography breathes new life into historical records. Jean-Yves Augros invites you to uncover the secrets of a mysterious figure missing from a classic portrait while questioning how our world has evolved since 1897. Join this inspiring discussion, fully accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Join artist Jean-Yves Augros at the Louise Walser-Gaillard Library on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for an engaging evening exploring the intersection of history and photography. Known for his work as an LSF teacher, actor, and director, Augros presents his latest project inspired by an 1897 painting depicting a visit to the INJS. This session, running from 19:00 to 21:00, invites you to uncover the mystery behind the great absent figure. Free of charge and fully accessible to wheelchair users, the event is also conducted in French Sign Language, ensuring an inclusive experience for all attendees in the heart of the 9th arrondissement.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, between 19:00 and 21:00, the Louise Walser-Gaillard Library hosts an exclusive meeting with Jean-Yves Augros. Drawing from his diverse background as a teacher, actor, and stage director, Augros delves into his passion for photography and his method of reinterpreting historical artifacts.
Central to the discussion is a painting from 1897 housed at the INJS in Paris, which captures a visit by Félix Faure. Augros uses this historical piece to examine what has transformed over time and how these changes reflect in modern society. By reimagining the scene through his own lens, he invites the audience to ponder the identity of the great absent figure mentioned in his latest work. This creative journey bridges the gap between the 19th-century original painting and the artistic inquiries of 2026.
The event is free to attend and welcomes everyone. To facilitate communication, professional French Sign Language (LSF) interpreters will be present throughout the evening. The library is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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