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Sally Mann's Melancholy Retrospective at Jeu de Paume

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Jeu de Paume in Paris presents 'Mille et un passages', a retrospective of American photographer Sally Mann, running until September 22, 2019. The exhibition spans her intimate family portraits, Civil War battlefields, and the legacy of slavery, all suffused with a consistent elegiac melancholy. A filmed conversation, produced by the Jeu de Paume magazine in partnership with artpress, explores this theme. Moderated by Étienne Hatt, the discussion features photographer Clara Chichin, academic Géraldine Chouard, and curator Héloïse Conésa. The full video is available on the Jeu de Paume magazine website.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Sally Mann. Mille et un passages' at Jeu de Paume, Paris.
  • Runs until September 22, 2019.
  • Retrospective covers family photos, Civil War battlefields, and slavery's legacy.
  • Filmed conversation on Mann's elegiac imagery produced by Jeu de Paume magazine.
  • Conversation moderated by Étienne Hatt.
  • Participants: Clara Chichin, Géraldine Chouard, Héloïse Conésa.
  • Partnership with artpress.
  • Video available on Jeu de Paume magazine website.

Entities

Artists

  • Sally Mann
  • Clara Chichin

Institutions

  • Jeu de Paume
  • artpress
  • National Gallery of Art

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Washington
  • United States

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