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Pierre de Fenoÿl Retrospective at Jeu de Paume, Tours

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The Jeu de Paume in Tours presents a retrospective of Pierre de Fenoÿl (pronounced "fenouil"), a once significant but now largely overlooked figure in French photography. The exhibition runs from June 20 to October 30, 2015, and aims to restore his legacy beyond the few known views of Egyptian ruins and Southern French landscapes. De Fenoÿl played a dual role as both a photographer and a curator, contributing to the medium's development in France. The show features a broad selection of his work, highlighting his diverse output and historical importance.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Jeu de Paume, Tours
  • Runs June 20 to October 30, 2015
  • Focuses on photographer Pierre de Fenoÿl
  • De Fenoÿl is known for Egyptian ruins and Southern French landscapes
  • He was both a photographer and a curator
  • His work is now largely unrecognized
  • Exhibition aims to restore his legacy
  • Featured in artpress n°426, October 2015

Entities

Artists

  • Pierre de Fenoÿl

Institutions

  • Jeu de Paume
  • artpress

Locations

  • Tours
  • France
  • Egypt

Sources