Robert Doisneau Beyond the Kiss: 360° Retrospective at Palazzo Roverella

Palazzo Roverella in Rovigo presents a comprehensive retrospective of Robert Doisneau, featuring 134 black-and-white prints selected from his archive of 450,000 negatives, managed by his daughters in Montrouge. The exhibition moves beyond his iconic "Le baiser de l'Hôtel de Ville" to explore lesser-known aspects of his work, including portraits of artists and intellectuals such as Picasso, Giacometti, Dubuffet, Léger, and Tinguely, often commissioned and revealing playful connections to their oeuvres. Doisneau's humanist photography, alongside Henri Cartier-Bresson, also captures everyday life: children, concierges, Renault factory workers, and scenes from Nazi occupation and liberation. He frequently staged scenes with actors, waiting for spontaneous interruptions. The show includes vintage and modern prints, offering a full view of his career.