Photo : Agence Pekelo
Vivant·e: an engaged art festival to make new imaginaries bloom!
From November 19th to 23rd, Vivant·e takes over the Galerie Joseph with a collective exhibition and an engaged program mixing meetings, conferences, performances, and creative workshops. In the era of AI and ecological urgency, 5 days to cultivate hope and imagine together a future more respectful of the living world, without giving up the joy of creating together.
Galerie Joseph (Paris 4th)
About
Illustrations, textile creations, and three-dimensional works will make up the collective exhibition Vivant·e, conceived as a celebration of the beauty of the living world and an invitation to rethink our relationship with the current world.
Because committing to the living world also means cultivating joy and the pleasure of doing things together, Vivant·e offers five days to learn, experiment with other ways of living, and create with the fragile nature that surrounds us. From journalists to researchers, and including engaged artists, everyone is invited to share their reflections and imagine new perspectives.
On the program: a round table on the living world and creation in the era of artificial intelligence, lectures on our relationship with nature and production, artistic performances, and creative workshops open to everyone, with special kids' workshops.
Among the highlights not to be missed:
- Watercolors on novels & Text readings: Tatiana Lenté, from Banger Littéraire, will offer a reading of texts accompanied by a live creation by artist Maguelone du Fou on novel covers.
- Botany, filiation, and creation: A meeting with botanist Sylvie Teper and artist and tattooist Eva Edelstein, followed by the launch and a signing session for the book Sauvages, l’herbier des fleurs libres.
- Kids workshop - Enchanted forest with cyanotype : Studio Pekelo will invite children to explore this poetic printing technique inspired by nature, with a snack included!
Many engaged actors will also come to fuel the discussions, including Vert, le média, Data for Good, Tatiana Lenté (@Bangerlittéraire) and Anne Toumazoff, from the podcast Tunnel and the Mag de l'été on France Inter.
The entire program can be discovered in its entirety via the booking link, for five days dedicated to creation, ecological commitment, and the desire to imagine together a future more respectful of the living world!
Our take on this event
Art meets activism in this immersive showcase designed to spark fresh perspectives on the world around us. Whether you want to roll up your sleeves for a workshop or simply get inspired by collaborative performances, this is a beautiful space to cultivate joy and environmental awareness.
The Vivant·e festival takes over Galerie Joseph from November 19 to 23, 2026, offering five days dedicated to environmental engagement and artistic expression. Through textile creations, volume installations, and collaborative workshops, the event invites attendees to rethink our relationship with the natural world. Featuring contributions from researchers, artists, and journalists, the festival serves as a hub for discussing new ecological perspectives. Participation is free upon reservation. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and provides specific support for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, as well as those with cognitive disabilities, including sign language integration.
Located at square Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, the Galerie Joseph and Galerie Joseph 8 host the Vivant·e festival from November 19 to 23, 2026. This collective exhibition focuses on the beauty of the living world through various artistic media, including illustrations and textile work. The schedule features a mix of panels on AI and creativity, lectures on production habits, and creative workshops for all ages, including specific sessions for children.
Highlights include a live performance by Tatiana Lenté and Maguelone du Fou, as well as a talk by botanist Sylvie Teper and artist Eva Edelstein regarding their book Sauvages. Younger guests can enjoy a cyanotype printing workshop led by Studio Pekelo, which also includes a snack. Other contributors to the event include representatives from the media outlet Vert, Data for Good, and podcaster Anne Toumazoff.
The event prioritizes accessibility, ensuring that the space is open to wheelchair users and provides resources for people with cognitive disabilities and those who use sign language. Visitors are encouraged to consult the full program and secure their attendance through the official booking link.
