Photo : John-Berger
Homage to John Berger: a new cycle at the Forum des images
The Forum des images celebrates the centenary of John Berger, a multidisciplinary artist and author, by offering one of the rare tributes paid to him in France.
Forum des images (Paris 1st)
About
HOMAGE TO JOHN BERGER AT THE FORUM DES IMAGES
from November 13 to 22
A visionary storyteller
Painter, writer, poet, screenwriter, and essayist, he explored visual arts, literature, politics, and the relationship with the earth and the living, with a sensitive and visionary mind. His work, translated into 50 languages, continues to renew our gaze. With the generous complicity of his children, the Forum des images celebrates his centenary with films, meetings, courses, and conferences.
GREAT DEAL: €4 per session with the Forum Liberté card
The trailer
Opening Night
John Berger or the Memory of the Gaze
Friday, November 13 at 9:00 PM
by Cordelia Dvorak
in the presence of filmmaker Elia Suleiman
Filmed a year before his passing, an intimate and enchanting portrait of John Berger imbued with gentleness, playfulness, and intellectual finesse. John Berger's countless passions—art, life, politics, as well as a love for motorcycles—and his infinite and poetic reflection on vision unfold through meetings with his friends, collaborators, and family.
This film warmly and joyfully opens up the multiple perspectives of a forever invigorating body of work.
Preceded by
John Berger, Ways of Seeing and the Factory of Images
at 6:30 PM
Course by Frédéric Ogée, (Professor Emeritus of British Literature and Art History at Université Paris Cité and the École du Louvre)
Still considered revolutionary today, the 4-part documentary series Ways of Seeing, created for the BBC in 1972 by John Berger and director Mike Dibb, as well as the subsequently published book, offer a new perspective on art and how images are constructed.
John Berger examines the evolution of our gaze since the creation of these works, and Ways of Seeing continues to deeply influence our perception and understanding of art and the image.
Our take on this event
Challenge your perception of visual arts through a retrospective dedicated to one of the most insightful minds of the last century. From deep-dive lectures on his iconic series to intimate film portraits, you will discover why his writings on image and society remain essential today. It is the perfect weekend retreat for anyone curious about the intersection of politics, poetry, and storytelling.
From November 13 to 22, 2026, the Forum des images hosts a commemorative cycle celebrating the centenary of John Berger. This multidisciplinary event honors the visionary painter, writer, and critic through a curated selection of films, lectures, and discussions developed with the support of his family. Attendees can explore Berger’s profound impact on art, politics, and the natural world within the accessible facilities of the Forum des images, located in Paris' 1st arrondissement. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that this deep dive into his creative legacy is open to everyone seeking to engage with his influential perspective on modern culture.
Throughout this ten-day event, visitors are invited to engage with the multifaceted career of John Berger. The program officially launches on November 13 with a 18:30 lecture by Professor Frédéric Ogée focusing on the groundbreaking documentary series Ways of Seeing. This is followed at 21:00 by the opening night screening of Cordelia Dvorak's intimate portrait, John Berger ou la mémoire du regard, featuring a guest appearance by filmmaker Elia Suleiman.
Tickets are available at various price points: 7,50 € standard, 6 € reduced, 5,50 € for UGC Illimité holders, and 5 € for visitors under 14. A special rate of 4 € applies to Forum Liberté cardholders and guests accompanying Forum Illimité members. Students from TUMO Paris enjoy free entry, with their companions entitled to a 4 € ticket. The event invites the public to discover how Berger’s work continues to shape our understanding of images, art, and the human experience.
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