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Signing and meet-and-greet with the artist, Thursday, November 14, at the Skira bookstore
Come meet the artist, have your books signed, and discover a selection of previously unseen photographic prints.
Thursday, November 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Skira bookstore, 28 rue de Grennelle, 75007 Paris
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In bookstores October 23, 2024: Matrix of Worlds, monograph, Skira Publishing
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"Matrix of Worlds" exhibition until December 5 - We Are Paris
Muriel Pénicaud,2024 winner andOverall Global Winnerof theJulia Margareth CameronInternational Award in the non-professional category with her photograph "Who are you, you who are watching?"
This 23rd edition of the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers was selected by Elizabeth Avedon,Guggenheim Fellow, three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, and Emmy Award winner. A total of 910 photographers from 63 countries submitted 6,875 photographs for review by the Worldwide Photography Gala Awards pre-selection team and final jury selection.
This award is open to female photographers from around the world, both professional and amateur, across all genres.
2024 winner of the Julia Margaret Cameron International Award for Women Photographers
“The gaze does not capture images; images capture the gaze. They flood the consciousness.” Franz Kafka
Why venture into photography?
« Photography is my way of taming the world, of sharing my disbelief, of distancing myself from violence, of warding off nothingness, of transmuting my shock into enchantment, of igniting wonder. »
« My dream is that the viewer becomes the narrator of their own story, soaring on the wings of the photograph they are looking at. »
« Photography sharpens our gaze. It makes our relationship with the world more intense, denser, more beautiful, more astonishing. We share our dreams, our nightmares, our tales, and our imaginations within it.
Photography changes how we see the world. It is beautiful because it is accessible to all, simple in its gesture, capable of capturing the essence of a moment and transforming it into a trace of eternity.
Photography modestly invites us, if only for a moment, to let our senses vibrate and to step together into the clearing of a more open and profound humanity. »
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"Matrix of Worlds" - Collège des Bernardins, Paris, France, 2024
Muriel Pénicaud offers us a very personal, artistic, and poetic vision of three worlds: earth, sky, and women.
These three worlds intertwine perfectly, according to Muriel Pénicaud's vision, in a poetic, social, and earthy theme. From the very first glance, we are transported by the meaning we can give to her works and commitments...
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"Wind under the Wings" - Tokyo, Japan, 2017
The French Institute in Japan – Tokyo is pleased to present Muriel Pénicaud's photography exhibition, Wind under the Wings – Year of the Bird.
As head of an international public agency, Muriel Pénicaud travels the world. Previously a senior executive at major international corporations, she created the Sakura patronage fund, which promotes the link between art and societal issues. Photography and writing have always been her two great passions.
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UNICORN exhibition, center for art, Beijing, China, 2017
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Exhibition "Wind under the Wings," Valis Clausa Gallery, Vaucluse, France, 2017
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Exhibition “Wind into the Soul” in Andrésy, France, 2019
Muriel Pénicaud exhibits in Andrésy (Yvelines).
"I was struck by the correspondence between the expressive power of these two horses and the obvious power of this woman."
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Exhibition "Wind under the Roots" in Aubepierre-sur-Aube, France, 2023
The relationship between humans and nature.
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Exhibition “Wind under the Wings”, Deyrolles, Paris, France, 2017
Muriel Pénicaud, artist and Minister of Labor.
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Exhibition “Wind under the Wings,” Maison Laurentine, Andrésy, France, 2018
Latest exhibition
Matrix of Worlds
January 23, 2024 - February 16, 2024
Muriel Pénicaud exhibited her 41 works in the heart of an exceptional 13th-century Cistercian building, the Collège des Bernardins.
Today, the Collège is a space for sharing and openness dedicated to 21st-century humanity and its future. The Collège des Bernardins offers a rich and varied program: contemporary art exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, debates, conferences, and symposiums.
Muriel Pénicaud, photographer, author, business leader, and French politician, will present for the first time "Matrice des mondes" (Matrix of Worlds), an exhibition that brings together her three sources of inspiration: the earth, the sky, and women. This immersion will take place through 41 photographic works.
Exhibition testimonials
Matrix of Worlds
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“I had the privilege of visiting in good company. An exhibition not to be missed.”
REZA Photographer, war photographer, visual artist, speaker, and author.
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“Discovering Muriel Pénicaud's photos, elegantly and subtly displayed at Les Bernardins, was a truly moving experience. Muriel Pénicaud's art photography (these are art photos) addresses the major issues of our time—life, nature, women, young people—allowing us to understand the world and its accompanying questions, our astonishment at violence, the rejection of others, and our distancing from life and nature, with the obvious realization that beauty and another way of living and being in the world are possible. We leave this exhibition with a sense of lightness and joy, carried away by the beauty of what is on display, resonating with the trees, the birds, the children, the women. These photos, often marked by movement, sometimes playful, often tender, fill us with joy and warm our hearts with their beauty. Thank you, Muriel.
Françoise Nyssen, former Minister of Culture, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Actes-Sud.
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"Whatever her eminent responsibilities, Muriel Pénicaud never gave up any form of expression, whether writing or photography, disciplines she always practiced with consistency and passion. Reflecting her many travels and insatiable curiosity, her images of women, often captured on the fly, her portraits of majestic trees, and her photographs of noble or dancing birds all celebrate freedom, grace, and the connection between earth and sky. What she photographs is her way of understanding the world and warding off its ugliness and dangers.
Chantal Colleu-Dumont,
Director of the Estate and International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire / Exhibition curator.
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"A sweet marriage of poetry and photography in this beautiful exhibition by Muriel, brilliantly blending strength and fragility. Thank you for this moment suspended in time."
Catherine Guillouard, Chair of the Supervisory Board.
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The exhibition "Matrice des mondes" (Matrix of Worlds) by Muriel Pénicaud transports us not only through fascinating portraits of women and majestic scenes of birds, but also on an enchanting journey through trees.
Chakameh Bozorgmehr, international development consultant.
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"Thank you, Muriel Pénicaud, for inviting us to discover your magnificent photographs. It was a wonderful experience filled with emotion."
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"That was a great moment. And the opening of your photography exhibition right after your conference was such a great idea, a bridge between work and art. Thank you, Muriel Pénicaud, for that."
Thierry HAGE, founder of“GORILLA Photography.”
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"It was a great evening, Muriel Pénicaud, thanks to your impactful reflections on work and then your art exhibition of awesome photographs—so happy to have you at Collège des Bernardins."
Jean-Marc Liduena, CEO of Circle Strategy / President of the Bernardins Foundation /
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“I loved this magnificent exhibition. The setting was sublime, Muriel Pénicaud's photographs are incredibly beautiful, powerful, and expressive. Snapshots that will remain etched in our minds for a long time to come.
So beautiful, so exceptional.
Nicole Gaulier, Painter.
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"Well done, Muriel Pénicaud! And thank you for your wonderful invitation to dream!"
Alain Dehaze, Former CEO of The Adecco Group, Chairman and Board Member.
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“Matrix of Worlds”: a magnificent exhibition in the stunning setting of Les Bernardins.
Back to basics: trees, birds, and women. Artist Muriel Pénicaud's eye, her high standards, her grace, and her generosity restore hope and breathe new life into this period.
Patricia Blanchard Bouvelot, Former Ministerial Advisor; Director of Communications, Public Affairs.
