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Julie Joubert | Patria Nostra

Photo : Julie Joubert

Nov 12 – Jan 16Free

Julie Joubert | Patria Nostra

The gallery Les filles du calvaire presents the first solo exhibition of French photographer Julie Joubert on the first floor of its historic space, 17 rue des Filles du Calvaire.

Galerie Les Filles du calvaire (Paris 3rd)

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Patria Nostra is the result of three years of immersion within the French Foreign Legion. With this series, she won the Public Prize at the Louis Roederer Foundation Discovery Award during the 57th edition of the Rencontres d'Arles. Through a set of photographs taken in several of its facilities, Julie Joubert documents the journey of young recruits, from their selection to their integration into operational regiments. Beyond the military institution, her work questions the notions of displacement, belonging, and self-reconstruction, revealing the individual trajectories that emerge behind the imposed uniformity of the bodies.

This project was carried out as part of the national photographic commission Regards du Grand Paris, Ateliers Médicis, and the Centre national des arts plastiques.

The Patria Nostra series by Julie Joubert will be simultaneously published by Loose Joints Publishing.

Our take on this event

Witness the human transformation within the French Foreign Legion through a striking series that goes far beyond military discipline. These photographs capture the quiet resilience of those who trade their past for a new sense of belonging.

Galerie Les Filles du calvaire in the 3rd arrondissement hosts the exhibition Patria Nostra by photographer Julie Joubert from 12 November 2026 to 16 January 2027. The project presents the result of a three-year immersion within the French Foreign Legion, documenting the transition of young recruits from their initial selection to active duty. Through these images, the artist explores themes of displacement, belonging, and identity formation. This critically acclaimed work, which received the Public Prize at the 57th Rencontres d'Arles, is open to the public free of charge.

Patria Nostra offers an intimate look at the French Foreign Legion through the lens of Julie Joubert. Over three years, the photographer captured the lives of young recruits, providing a visual narrative of their transformation within the military institution. Her work moves past the uniformity of the corps to examine the personal stories, struggles, and individual reconstructions of those choosing this path. The project originated from the Regards du Grand Paris national photographic commission, supported by the Centre national des arts plastiques and Ateliers Médicis. The series is also available as a publication by Loose Joints Publishing. Visitors can explore the exhibition at Galerie Les Filles du calvaire. Opening hours are Tuesday from 14:00 to 18:30, and Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 18:30. Admission is free throughout the entire duration of the event.

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