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Exhibition walk 'Lala photographs her city' & meeting with Delphine Bonnet
Discover the little-known work of Nicole Lala, a photojournalist, through a stroll around the exhibition "Lala photographs her city" on the railings of the Jardin Villemin, followed by a meeting with her daughter, Delphine Bonnet, at the Librairie du Canal to discuss her book, "Lala, I see you wherever you are".
La Librairie du Canal (Paris 10th)
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Discover the work of Nicole Lala, a photojournalist whose shots bear witness to her era and her unique view of the world. Through the exhibition « Lala photographs her city », set up on the railings of the Jardin Villemin, set off to discover her work during a commented stroll in the presence of her daughter, Delphine Bonnet.
The tour will be followed by a meeting at the Librairie du Canal, where Delphine Bonnet will present her book Lala, I see you wherever you are, published by Éditions du Chêne. Using period photographs and documents, she retraces the history of her mother, a photojournalist for the magazine Regards and a set photographer, who rubbed shoulders with great figures of French cinema. She also unveils the intimate story of a mother-daughter relationship, nurtured by the gaze that Nicole Lala cast on her daughter for more than twenty-five years.
This meeting will be an opportunity to discover a singular photographic body of work that has long remained unknown, and to dive into the history of a woman and an era.
More information about the exhibition here
Practical information
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- 2:30 PM: stroll around the exhibition « Lala photographs her city », on the railings of the Jardin Villemin, Quai de Valmy, Paris 10th.
- 3:30 PM: meeting and presentation of the book Lala, I see you wherever you are by Delphine Bonnet, at the Librairie du Canal, 3 rue Eugène-Varlin, Paris 10th.
- Speaker: Delphine Bonnet, daughter of Nicole Lala and author of the book.
Our take on this event
A rare glimpse into the streets of Paris as captured by photojournalist Nicole Lala awaits you along the garden railings. Through a guided tour and a special book talk led by her daughter, you will uncover the artistic legacy and personal memories of a woman who witnessed a bygone era of French cinema.
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, discover the work of photojournalist Nicole Lala during an afternoon dedicated to her unique perspective. This free event begins with a guided walking tour of the exhibition "Lala photographie sa ville," displayed on the railings of the Jardin Villemin in the 10th arrondissement. Joined by the artist’s daughter, Delphine Bonnet, you will explore the powerful images captured by this observer of her time. The session concludes with a literary meeting at La Librairie du Canal. It is a rare opportunity to uncover a long-overlooked body of work and delve into a deeply personal mother-daughter story told through archives.
The event takes place on November 12, 2026, featuring two distinct sessions. The program starts at 14:30 at the Jardin Villemin, Quai de Valmy, with a guided tour of the exhibition "Lala photographie sa ville." Delphine Bonnet will walk attendees through the outdoor display, highlighting the career of her mother, who worked as a set photographer and a reporter for the magazine Regards.
At 15:30, the discussion moves to La Librairie du Canal, located at 3 Rue Eugène Varlin, for a presentation of the book "Lala, je te vois où que tu sois," published by Éditions du Chêne. Through period documents and photographs, Delphine Bonnet reconstructs the artistic journey of her mother and the intimate connection they shared over more than two decades. Admission is free, offering a chance to engage with both the historical context of the French film industry and an evocative personal narrative.
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