Emergency Space's 'What We See, What Looks Back at Us' Challenges the Gaze in Paris

From July 4 to July 30, 2026, Emergency Space in Paris showcased an exhibition called 'What We See, What Looks Back at Us,' curated by Egor Miroshnichenko. The event brought together seven artists—Robert Brambora, Emily Dietrich, Jana Köhle, Dominik Münch, Emilio Marroquin, Romain Sarrot, and Jan Van Hal—who delved into the theme of perception. The title references Georges Didi-Huberman's 1992 essay 'Ce que nous voyons, ce qui nous regarde,' which critiques Minimalism by arguing that objects can actively engage viewers. The curator observed that the pieces appeared to focus on the audience rather than the other way around. Notable works included 'Kabinett' by Köhle and Münch, Marroquin's 'Homeless Musically,' and Dietrich’s storage-themed self-portrait. Misha Gudwin captured the exhibition through photography, which wrapped up after three weeks of viewer engagement.