Opening on Saturday, June 29th, 3-8 pm
Exhibition from June 29 to September 21, 2024
Summer closure from July 30 to August 30, 2024
Les filles du calvaire is hosting a summer exhibition curated by Marty de Montereau, titled Failures, which showcases the works of Jérémy Berton, Corentin Darré, Bryce Delplanque, Ophélie Demurger, Marius Fouquet, Léo Fourdrinier, Frances Goodman, Julia Haumont, Hippolyte Hentgen, Michel Jocaille, Katinka Lampe, Thomas Lévy-Lasne, Émilie Pitoiset, Lise Stoufflet, Valentin Van Der Meulen, alongside pieces from Marty de Montereau's personal collection.
Britney Spears, a globally recognized pop icon, has been at the forefront of media attention and public scrutiny since the beginning of her career. In recent years, her tumultuous personal life has sparked debates and raised questions about the control exerted over her.
Upon examining her journey, one can find surprising parallels with Alice in Wonderland, where reality appears to distort, and the quest for freedom becomes a labyrinthine journey.
Britney Spears made her debut in the music industry at a young age, quickly becoming a global sensation with her first album, Baby One More Time. At that time, she was like Alice, stepping into a new and strange world of fame. The media pressure and relentless expectations oddly resemble the descent down the white rabbit's hole, where reality morphs into a complex labyrinth.
Over the years, Britney has been subjected to strict control, notably through the legal conservatorship that managed her personal and financial life. This situation echoes the rigid control exerted over Alice when she followed the white rabbit into his burrow, finding herself trapped in a world where the rules seemed to constantly change. Britney, like Alice, has faced constraints that appeared irrational and often unjust.