Julie Glassberg's 'L'être et le néon' at Pavillon Carré de Baudouin
Julie Glassberg's 'L'être et le néon' shows at Pavillon Carré de Baudouin in Paris until October 3, 2026. The French photographer captures thés dansants, where senior citizens dance under purple, blue, and red neon lights. Her images reveal intimate gestures—hands embracing, sequined dresses, kisses—as a language of resilience and joy. Glassberg's framing, bathed in neon, avoids the picturesque, instead offering a tender view of aging bodies still imagining a future. The exhibition is free and open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am–6pm, with Thursday evening hours until 8:30pm, at 121 rue de Ménilmontant, Métro Gambetta.
Key facts
- Julie Glassberg's exhibition 'L'être et le néon' is on view at Pavillon Carré de Baudouin in Paris.
- The exhibition runs until October 3, 2026.
- Glassberg is a French photographer known for her ultra-soft images.
- The series documents thés dansants (dance teas) illuminated by neon lights.
- The photographs show elderly dancers in intimate moments, capturing freedom and human expression.
- The venue is at 121 rue de Ménilmontant, 75020 Paris, near Métro Gambetta.
- Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am–6pm, with extended hours until 8:30pm on Thursdays.
- Admission is free.
Entities
Artists
- Julie Glassberg
Institutions
- Pavillon Carré de Baudouin
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Ménilmontant
- 121 rue de Ménilmontant
- 20th arrondissement
- Gambetta