Des faits comme défis

Group exhibition featuring Chloé Azzopardi, Rodrigo Braga, Odonchimeg Davaadorj, Lélia Demoisy, Tamas Dezsö, Sara Favriau, Alice Gauthier, Léa Habourdin, Antinea Jimena, Laurent Lafolie, Fabien Mérelle, Florian Mermin, Gina Pane, and the film *La Nuit du Papillon*. About “It’s no longer just an observation, it’s a fact. An insidious danger that strikes without warning, driven by human hands. ” Julia Butterfly Hill, The Legacy of Luna Her name is Julia; she’s only 23 years old and feels insignificant in the face of the world around her. Yet, after 738 days of standing alone in resistance atop a thousand-year-old sequoia, she managed to upend an entire established economy by forcing the system to yield. This is the starting point for the exhibition Des faits comme défis developed from the film La Nuit du Papillon , directed by Nadja Anane and produced by Deborah da Silva. For several decades now, our planet has been undergoing unprecedented upheavals, which are now visible and often irreversible, this is a fact. The current state of nature bears witness to the accelerating changes affecting our trees, forests, and ecosystems. All are suffering the combined effects of deforestation, intensive resource exploitation, and climate disruption, which leave behind fragmented landscapes, altered waterways, and profoundly transformed territories. Yet, without ever giving up, men and women will choose to take on these challenges. They will make this reality the foundation of a strong commitment, viewing the defense of life not only as an intellectual and physical struggle, but also as an act of passing on knowledge and hope. By bringing together fourteen artists from different generations and diverse geographical backgrounds, this exhibition highlights unique voices addressing the issue of social engagement, as well as a collective reflection on the bonds that unite human beings around the challenges facing life on Earth. Fanny Robin, Artistic Director and Curator of the Exhibition Read more Toggle Multi-disciplinary Film / Video