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The Invisible Symphony: Politicians in their Daily Lives

Photo : Bruno SALOMON

Nov 24–28Free

The Invisible Symphony: Politicians in their Daily Lives

For two and a half years, photographer Bruno Salomon followed elected officials up close, from a village mayor's office to the corridors of power. Twenty-six photographs to reveal the human behind the function.

Galerie M (Paris 19th)

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We see them on television, at the podium, on the campaign trail. We rarely see them between meetings, in a hallway, alone in their office, at the moment when the role fades a little.

With The Invisible Symphony, Bruno Salomon, who describes himself as a "politograph," followed female and male politicians in their daily lives for two and a half years: mayors of rural towns, members of parliament, ministers. Neither an official portrait nor a campaign image: real moments, made of fatigue, doubt, listening, and commitment.

The exhibition presents 26 prints, all for sale.

Highlights

  • Tuesday, November 24, 6pm-9pm: opening and official launch of the book "The Invisible Symphony: Politicians in their Daily Lives," with a preface by Agnès Pannier-Runacher and an afterword by Gabriel Attal. Registration requested before November 17.
  • Wednesday, November 25, 7pm-8:30pm: round table "Behind the role, the human: can we reconcile with our elected officials?", with Olivier Costa, political scientist, and Jean-Marie Fiévet, member of parliament for Deux-Sèvres. Free admission, no registration required.

The book is on sale on-site and at www.brunosalomon.com.

Our take on this event

Forget the staged podium speeches and discover the secret lives of politicians caught off-guard. Through a series of raw portraits, this exhibition exposes the person hiding behind the public figure during fleeting moments of exhaustion and reflection. It is a striking visual essay that redefines how you perceive those who lead.

The Invisible Symphony exhibition at Galerie M in the 19th arrondissement offers an intimate look at the lives of political figures. Over a period of two and a half years, 'politographer' Bruno Salomon documented rural mayors, members of parliament, and ministers in their private moments, away from public platforms. These 26 prints move beyond official portraits to highlight the exhaustion, doubt, and commitment of those in power. This unique cultural event is free to attend, providing a rare human perspective on the individuals behind the political titles during this five-day exhibition in Paris.

From November 24 to November 28, 2026, Galerie M presents the work of Bruno Salomon. This series, L’Invisible Symphonie, focuses on the daily reality of politicians, capturing them in corridors or offices during moments where their official function fades. These 26 prints serve as a non-official record of public service, exploring themes of engagement and humanity.

The opening event takes place on Tuesday, November 24, from 18:00 to 21:00, coinciding with the launch of the book L’Invisible Symphonie, which features contributions from Agnès Pannier-Runacher and Gabriel Attal. Guests are encouraged to register for the opening by November 17. On Wednesday, November 25, from 19:00 to 20:30, a panel discussion titled 'Behind the function, the human: can we reconcile with our elected officials?' will feature political scientist Olivier Costa and deputy Jean-Marie Fiévet. Entry to the discussion is free and does not require registration.

The gallery is open for visitors on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00, in addition to the Tuesday evening opening. All prints displayed are available for purchase.

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