I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu)
Valérie John explores indigo blue as material, memory and gesture. From Martinique to West Africa, her work weaves identities and narratives into assemblages seen as sensitive traces of the past
I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu): from 21 October 2026 to 14 February 2027, at Palais de Tokyo (75116 Paris).
Checked on 22 October 2026.
Overview
Valérie John explores indigo blue as material, memory and gesture. From Martinique to West Africa, her work weaves identities and narratives into assemblages seen as sensitive traces of the past
The monographic exhibition « I telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) » presents Valérie John's work since the 1990s and her return to Martinique, where she chose to set up her « atelier-œuvre » (studio-work).
That act was then a commitment to « faire œuvre » (making work) while immersed in her milieu and engaging with the translocal memory of the place, in a gesture of shifting identity-building.
At the Palais de Tokyo, through assemblages of paper and textiles, installations, clothing, objects and books, the artist offers a plunge into the metamorphoses of indigo: an aesthetic and sensory experience ranging from the deepest blue tones to the most brilliant black.
Getting there
Palais de Tokyo
Palais de Tokyo is an exhibition space at 13, Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris.
- Address
- 13,Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
- Opening hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00–midnight
Métro · RER nearby
- 9 Iéna 3 min walk
- 9 Alma - Marceau 5 min walk
- C Pont de l'Alma 6 min walk
Tickets & pricing
| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Box office | from 13 € | fees shown at checkout |
Accessibility & rules
- Format
- In person
Poster
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition take place?
The I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition takes place at Palais de Tokyo (75116 Paris).
Until when can you see the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?
The I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition runs until 14 February 2027 at Palais de Tokyo. Opened on 21 October 2026.
What are the opening hours of Palais de Tokyo?
Palais de Tokyo is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00–midnight. Hours may change on public holidays — check with the venue before you go.
How much are tickets for the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?
Tickets for the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition start from €13 (excluding booking fees). Indicative price, to be confirmed on the official box office.
How do I get to Palais de Tokyo?
Palais de Tokyo is located at 13,Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?
Tickets can be booked on the official box office, accessible from concerts.paris: https://concerts.paris/go/tickets?event=serie-i-telman-nwe-ki-i-ble-si-noir-que-cela-en-devient.
What type of event is the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?
The I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition is classified as “Contemporary art” in the concerts.paris listings.
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