Photo : ©Patricia Béglet
Toits émois: exhibition by Patricia Béglet
The window is at the heart of my painting, a fragile threshold between my inner world and the hustle and bustle of the city. It is both an opening and a border, a place of observation and a space for daydreams….
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard (Paris 9th)
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… Through it, I capture the variations of light, the passage of hours and seasons, the interplay of transparency and reflection that blur the boundaries between inside and outside.
Little by little, my gaze refines itself. The window becomes a link, a space of resonance between two worlds, sometimes opposed, sometimes merged.
Day and night swap roles, natural light gives way to artificial light, landmarks fade away. Then the frame disappears in its turn. My gaze gets lost in the urban night, among distant windows, those fragments of light suspended in the darkness where silent lives and secret intimacies can be guessed.
My painting explores this uncertain space. From my window to those of others, I pursue the same quest: to capture that moment where the visible meets the imaginary, where light reveals as much as it conceals, where shadow draws light, where the exterior becomes, in turn, the mirror of my inner world.
free admission, during library opening hours.
Our take on this event
Forget the streets below and turn your gaze upward to discover a captivating series of paintings exploring the hidden poetry of urban windows. It is a stunning study of light and secret lives that blurs the lines between what we show the world and what we keep tucked away behind the glass.
Discover the evocative works of Patricia Béglet in her exhibition Toits émois, held at the Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard from November 10, 2026, to January 2, 2027. Through her paintings, the artist explores the blurred boundaries between inside and outside, capturing the interplay of light, reflections, and the quiet lives hidden within the urban night. This contemplative showcase turns the window frame into a poetic space of resonance. The exhibition is free to enter and fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, with sign language support available.
The Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard in the 9th arrondissement presents a collection of paintings by Patricia Béglet. The artist investigates the nuances of urban light, examining the moments where reality meets the imagination. By focusing on reflections and the transition between day and night, her work highlights the secrets of domestic spaces and their connection to the wider city.
The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to Saturday, January 2, 2027. Visitors are welcome to explore the collection Tuesday through Saturday, between 13:00 and 18:00. Entrance is free, and no prior reservation is required to view the artworks during these opening hours.
Accessibility is a priority for this event. The venue is equipped for wheelchair access, ensuring a comfortable visit for all. Furthermore, the exhibition is designed to be inclusive for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, featuring sign language support to ensure everyone can fully appreciate the artist's exploration of light and shadow.
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