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Alloy / Dzhurayeva / Dufour
A sensitive dialogue is established between the linocuts of Olesya Dzhurayeva, the painting where the image becomes material in the work of Jack Dufour, and the modeled figures of Emmanuel Alloy that transcribe the fragility of the living.
Fondation Taylor (Paris 9th)
About
Emmanuel Alloy
Emmanuel Alloy grew up in an artistic universe, alongside his sculptor mother. Initially a painter, he gradually turned to sculpture, developing a self-taught practice nurtured by literature and cinema. Today, his work is presented in various salons and exhibitions in France. In 2025, he was the recipient of the Eddy Rugale Michaïlov painting prize from the Taylor Foundation.
Modeled in clay and then cast in bronze, Emmanuel Alloy's sculpture explores the human figure in all its fragility. Bodies in tension, fragmented faces, and silent presences question memory, absence, and the permanence of living things. Modeling, which is essential to his approach, brings forth powerful forms where the material retains the trace of the gesture.
Olesya Dzhurayeva
Born in Tajikistan, Olesya Dzhurayeva grew up in Ukraine and trained at the Mykhailo Boychuk Kyiv State Institute of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design, graduating in 2006. She exhibits her work in many countries, participates in major international printmaking biennials, and has received several international awards.
In her linocut practice, the work of the line is essential. The artist models forms, tones, and variations of light, giving birth to images of great sensitivity. Whether urban landscapes, familiar scenes, or details of nature, she combines technical precision and freedom of gesture to reveal the discreet poetry of reality.
Jack Dufour
Trained at the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Jack Dufour develops a body of work that he presents in numerous exhibitions in France and abroad. He regularly participates in the Salon d'Automne in Paris, where he has chaired the Environmental Art section since 2015. In 2025, he received a Taylor painting prize there.
At the crossroads of photography and painting, Jack Dufour creates compositions where the photographic image becomes the material for pictorial creation. The series Natural Elements presented at the Taylor Foundation explores water, ice, fire, air, earth, and the cosmos, in a reflection inspired by Aristotelian thought.
Our take on this event
Three distinct artistic voices converge in this vibrant showcase, ranging from evocative bronze sculptures to delicate linocuts and mixed-media explorations of the natural elements. This exhibition offers a refreshing detour into contemporary creativity that will linger in your mind long after you leave. Step inside to discover how these masters play with light, shadow, and physical form.
The Fondation Taylor hosts a collective exhibition featuring the works of Emmanuel Alloy, Olesya Dzhurayeva, and Jack Dufour in the heart of the 9th arrondissement. This artistic showcase highlights Alloy’s bronze sculptures, the detailed linocuts of Dzhurayeva, and the nature-inspired paintings of Dufour. The event is open to the public and is fully wheelchair accessible. Entrance is free, providing a unique opportunity to explore the creative output of these three accomplished artists within the historic setting of the foundation. Visitors are welcome to discover this diverse collection of sculptures, prints, and mixed-media compositions during the specified dates in October.
Located on Rue La Bruyère, the Fondation Taylor presents an exploration of the artistic practices of Emmanuel Alloy, Olesya Dzhurayeva, and Jack Dufour. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to Saturday, October 24, 2026. Visitors can view the works from Tuesday to Saturday, between 13:00 and 19:00.
Emmanuel Alloy, recipient of the 2025 Eddy Rugale Michaïlov painting prize, displays bronze sculptures that examine human fragility through fragmented forms. Alongside him, Olesya Dzhurayeva presents her linocuts, which translate urban landscapes and nature into poetic imagery through precise linework. Jack Dufour, a graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Paris and a 2025 Taylor prize winner, showcases his series Les Éléments naturels. His compositions bridge photography and painting to investigate water, ice, fire, air, earth, and the cosmos.
Admission is free of charge for all visitors. The venue is fully accessible by wheelchair, ensuring the exhibition is open and navigable for everyone.
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