Photo : François Poivret / Adagp, Paris, 2026
Evening talk: Jacques Villeglé at work. From photography to documentary film
On the occasion of the exhibition "Paris à l'arraché. Jacques Villeglé et l'art urbain," the Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris offers an evening talk to discover the unique approach of artist Jacques Villeglé, characterized by the collection of posters from the urban space.
Orangerie du musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
About
This event is offered as part of the exhibition Paris à l'arraché. Jacques Villeglé et l'art urbain presented at the Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris until February 14, 2027.
A flâneur of Parisian streets, Villeglé roamed Paris and its neighborhoods for many years, turning the city into his open-air studio.
This encounter will allow us to delve into his artistic approach, blending urban exploration and the collection of posters, while also discussing his exchanges with photographers and videographers who followed him during his wanderings and immortalized his practice through their own artistic media.
Speakers:
- Sylvie Boulloud, author-director
- Jean-Marc Huitorel, art critic
- François Poivret, photographer
- Fanny Schulmann, Chief Heritage Curator, Museum of Modern Art of Paris
- Maëlle Szwaicer, conservation attaché, Loir-et-Cher Departmental Archives
- Round table moderated by: Sophie Gacheny, tour guide and creator of Le Paris de Sophie
Round table moderated by: Sophie Gacheny, tour guide and creator of Le Paris de Sophie.
Our take on this event
Go behind the scenes with the master of torn posters during a unique talk in the heart of the Marais. Through rare film clips and expert insight, uncover how this street-art pioneer transformed the city walls into his ultimate open-air studio.
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Orangerie of the Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris hosts a special discussion focused on Jacques Villeglé. From 19:00 to 20:30, speakers examine the artist's urban exploration and his practice of collecting posters, as well as the work of the photographers and filmmakers who captured his street wanderings. This event, held during the exhibition Paris à l'arraché which runs until February 14, 2027, is available for 5 € (full price) or 3 € (reduced rate). Advance booking is required to explore how the city itself served as his open-air studio.
As part of the exhibition Paris à l'arraché, the Musée Carnavalet presents an evening event exploring the artistic journey of Jacques Villeglé. A constant walker of Parisian streets, Villeglé turned the city into an open-air studio for many years. This event delves into his creative approach, blending urban exploration with the practice of poster removal, while also reflecting on his interactions with the photographers and videographers who documented his work through their own artistic media.
The roundtable features a distinguished panel including filmmaker Sylvie Boulloud, art critic Jean-Marc Huitorel, photographer François Poivret, Musée d'Art moderne de Paris curator Fanny Schulmann, and departmental archive curator Maëlle Szwaicer. The discussion will be moderated by guide-lecturer Sophie Gacheny.
The event takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Orangerie of the Musée Carnavalet, located at 14 rue Payenne, 75003 Paris. The session runs from 19:00 to 20:30. Entry is ticketed at 5 € for standard admission and 3 € for the reduced rate. Please ensure you make a reservation to secure your place for this deep dive into the legacy of Jacques Villeglé.
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