When 28 photographers from diverse backgrounds (fashion, advertising, reportage, publicity) come together on a single theme, the result is a group exhibitionentitled « Ruptures d’Ados à Paris » at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris.
Until September 26, 2010, 100 original photographs on the theme of adolescence in Paris, by 28 renowned photographers including Kate Barry, Sarah Moon, Reza, Emanuele Scorcelletti, Patrick Swirc and Marc Riboud , can be seen at the Musée de l’Histoire de Paris, on the initiative of the association La Sauvegarde de l’Adolescence à Paris. Every year, this social and educational association assists more than 6,000 young people and adults in difficulty, providing them with education and social support.
Each photographer, in his or her own way, reveals a point of view on the difficult, shattering passage of adolescence in a big city, with all its beauty, violence, pain and self-discovery. It’s not a judgement that these photographers offer us, but rather a benevolent but unangelistic magnifying glass on a phenomenon we encounter every day. With the idea that the gaze is the first link, and that it can lead to an awareness and, eventually, a desire to act.
Flore-Ael Surun Yohan, transsexual 22 years old, film student
Following the exhibition, the photographs will be auctioned on October 2, 2010 at Hôtel Drouot. Profits will be donated to the Sauvegarde de l’Adolescence association in Paris, and will be used to develop new ways of helping teenagers in difficulty in the capital: accommodation, breakaway stays, etc. A book of photos from the exhibition, 100 photos pour des ados , is also being sold to benefit the association.
Charlotte Gainsbourg supports troubled teens
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The opening on September 08, 2010 was an opportunity to meet the event’s godmother, Charlotte Gainsbourg, who revealed« her attachment to adolescence, a period of grace » and declared that she would« support La Sauvegarde’s actions over the long term« . Accompanied by Jean-Marc Leri, curator of the Musée Carnavalet, and Philippe Sachetti, administrator of the association La Sauvegarde de l’Adolescence à Paris and the exhibition’s one-man band, Charlotte Gainsbourg led the tour of the exhibition, meeting the photographers in the museum’s Galerie de Liaison.
Hélène Bamberger, Dolce & Gabbana
In the midst of preparing her European tour, Charlotte Gainsbourg spontaneously chose to become the exhibition’s godmother: « Jnever before have I had the opportunity to commit myself so fully to an association. I feel that the Sauvegarde de l’Adolescence in Paris, through the scale and diversity of its actions, is making a concrete contribution to the fight against teenage distress. It’s a cause that’s particularly close to my heart, and I’m delighted to give it my full support. « . The actress and singer heads up a prestigious Support Committee that welcomes new personalities every day, including Jane Birkin, Abd Al Malik, Dany Boon, Francis Huster and Patrick Poivre D’Arvor.
Oliver Culmann Salon Coiffure de Paris
As for the exhibition itself, between artistic approach and socio-educational issues, the points of view are quite eclectic, some dealing with adolescence proper while others prefer to look at young adults in difficulty, but the notion of the image reflected and the way we look at ourselves remains predominant. Hypnotic photographs like mirrors of the soul, they take us back to this tumultuous period experienced by everyone: family break-ups, love affairs, financial distress, loneliness, drama, not forgetting the moments of lightness, passion and joy that marked our adolescence.
Charlotte Gainsbourg supports troubled teens
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Kate Barry Lou Lesage 3
Nicolas Guérin Chui & Albert
My preference goes to the fabulous series photographed by Kate Barry, which to my mind sums up all the teenager’s distress and candor, with an undeniable mastery of light. Nicolas Guérin also offers a fascinating series of strong couples, demonstrating his art of composition. Patrick Swirc chooses to show the passion of the younger generation through the image of a fiery kiss, while Marc Riboud prefers to show the passion of convictions during the high school demonstrations in 1998. Flore-Ael Surun ‘s work proves to be very interesting and full of humanism, as she takes a benevolent look at these young transsexuals that doesn’t limit itself to showing their suffering. Beyond the pain, it’s a question of intimacy. Because in the end, this look at teenagers is just that: a question of intimacy.
Exhibition presented from September 7 to 26, 2010 in the liaison gallery of the Musée Carnavalet.
Open daily from 10am to 6pm, except Mondays and public holidays. Free admission.
Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris
23 rue de Sévigné
75003 Paris
Tel: 01 44 59 58 58
Marie-Odile Radom