Artists Address Ecological Themes at ChangeNOW 2026 Exhibition in Paris

The ChangeNOW 2026 event is being held at the Grand Palais in Paris from March 30 to April 1, 2026, featuring artistic works focused on environmental issues. The exhibition includes diverse projects that engage with ecological concerns through various media. Valentine Huygues Despointes presents 'Wreck Desk' (2023), a sculptural transformation of an Empire-style desk into a coral-covered underwater scene using recycled leather. Lara Tabet, a physician and artist, displays 'Fragmented Seas' (2021), experimental photographs created from Mediterranean water samples that reveal marine pollution. A collaborative project called 'They Host Us' involves artist Iampô and the Jane Goodall Institute France, presenting large-scale paintings including 'Forest Nest,' designed as a sensory environment. Elsa Mroziewicz and Cécile Palusinski offer 'La Forêt universelle' (2025), an augmented reality sound experience featuring endangered species and global tree varieties. The Environmental Photography Award, established by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in 2021, showcases winning images in the 'Changemakers' category. Meg O'Hara exhibits 'Greenland,' a painting series based on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions created with scientific collaboration. Janina Rossiter, a Franco-German illustrator, presents marine-themed works and designed the event's official posters. The National Manufactures' Sustainable Practices Laboratory, supported by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation, displays eco-friendly materials in a 'cabinet of sustainable craftsmanship.' The duo Pinaffo & Pluvinage contributes 'Fanions et Carillons,' a kinetic installation with moving fabrics. The event highlights how artistic practices intersect with scientific observation and ecological advocacy to address contemporary environmental challenges.