Annie Leibovitz Masterclass at Bourse de Commerce for Photography Bicentennial

Annie Leibovitz, born in 1949, will give a masterclass on November 9, 2026, at 6pm at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris. The event is part of the bicentennial of photography celebrations across France. Leibovitz is known for her theatrical staging, meticulous lighting, and glamorous style, with iconic covers for Vogue and Rolling Stone, including the famous photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken hours before his death. The masterclass coincides with the exhibition 'Remember Me,' opening October 7, 2026, featuring 700 photographs by over 70 artists, including about fifty prints by Raymond Depardon (born 1942) and a focus on Irving Penn (1917–2009). Two preview displays are already visible in September 2026. Additional programming includes evening courses 'Sur les bancs de la Bourse' from October to January, one Monday per month, led by art history professors selected by Des mots et des arts, covering major moments in photography history from Nicéphore Niépce (October 19) to fashion photography (November 16) and artistic practices by Danh Vo or Barbara Kruger (December 14). Concerts feature Martin Rev and Lary 7 on October 23 and Japanese band goat (jp) on November 15. Christine Sun Kim performs on October 22 and 24, and Fabio Cherstich presents 'A Visual Diary' on November 13. Guided tours and workshops run throughout 'Remember Me.' The exhibition continues until April 16, 2027, at Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, 2 Rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris.