Elles Font l'Art: A Series of Conversations Highlighting Women in the Art World
The discussion series Elles font l'Art highlights the women shaping the art world, providing a unique platform to explore the richness and diversity of professions within this sphere. Inspired by an inclusive and comprehensive approach, this initiative goes beyond traditional figures such as artists, gallerists, and collectors to spotlight roles often overlooked but crucial to the sector’s vitality and sustainability: curators, critics, art advisors, producers, and many more.
Elles font l'Art seeks to illuminate the silent yet undeniable intergenerational transmission that defines the art world.
By fostering a dialogue between generations, it pays tribute to pioneers whose uncompromising dedication paved the way for today’s women professionals.
This discreet but powerful sorority, often unspoken, will be at the heart of the discussions, shedding light on the subtle but essential connections between these women who, each in their own way, contribute to reshaping the codes of a demanding and often opaque field.
The inaugural conversation, hosted by Soho House Paris and supported by Victoria Le Boloc'h-Salama & Catherine Gheysen.
This first exchange will be moderated by Marianne Derrien, art critic and curator, and will bring together inspiring figures:
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Giulia Andreani, a visual artist known for her paintings that explore memory, history, and the representation of women, often using a distinctive palette dominated by shades of blue-gray.
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Mireille Blanc, a painter whose work investigates perception and the ambiguity of images, playing with blurring and framing to challenge the viewer's interpretation of everyday objects and scenes.
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Ines di Folco Jemni, an emerging artist whose work blends painting and sculpture, often inspired by mythology and personal narratives, with a focus on vibrant colors and expressive forms.
As the Salon du Dessin and Drawing Now Art Fair take place simultaneously, this discussion will also explore the essence of drawing through the lens of our speakers. What does drawing mean to them? How can we restore the prestige and rightful recognition of this unique and refined medium?
This second gathering paves the way for a conversation between three painters, examining the fundamental role of drawing in their pictorial practice, the evolution of their artistic journey, and their personal approach to creation and expression.