« Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain
The MEP presents "Le temps d’une image", a new series of encounters held on the first Thursday of every month starting in September. Hosted by journalist Arnaud Laporte, this event invites a public figure to choose an image that accompanies them, troubles them, or feeds their imagination, and to unfold its multiple resonances during a forty-five-minute conversation.
Overview
The MEP presents "Le temps d’une image", a new series of encounters held on the first Thursday of every month starting in September. Hosted by journalist Arnaud Laporte, this event invites a public figure to choose an image that accompanies them, troubles them, or feeds their imagination, and to unfold its multiple resonances during a forty-five-minute conversation.
For this first edition, writer Laurent Mauvignier has chosen Tereska (1948), one of David Seymour (Chim)'s most famous portraits.
Taken in a home for children traumatised by the Second World War, this photograph of a little girl with a lost gaze has become an emblematic image of childhood wounds and the memory of conflicts.
Author of a major body of work, winner of the Prix Goncourt 2025, Laurent Mauvignier has been exploring questions of memory, violence, and intimacy for over twenty-five years.
This image, which he says he knows "by heart" and which has "haunted" him for a long time, will be the starting point for a discussion with Arnaud Laporte. The encounter will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Getting there
Maison Européenne de la Photographie
Maison Européenne de la Photographie is an exhibition space at 5 rue de fourcy, 75004 Paris.
- Address
- 5 rue de fourcy, 75004 Paris
- Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 11:00–20:00
Métro nearby
- 1 Saint-Paul (Le Marais) 2 min walk
- 7 Pont Marie (Cité des Arts) 4 min walk
- 7 Sully Morland 7 min walk
Tickets & pricing
Exhibition ended
| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Box office | 14 € | — |
Accessibility & rules
- Format
- In person
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition take place?
The « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition takes place at Maison Européenne de la Photographie (75004 Paris).
Until when can you see the « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition?
The « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition runs until 1 October 2026 at Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Opened on 1 October 2026.
What are the opening hours of Maison Européenne de la Photographie?
Maison Européenne de la Photographie is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00–20:00. Hours may change on public holidays — check with the venue before you go.
How long does the « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition last?
The « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition lasts about 1 h (excluding support act and any intervals).
How much are tickets for the « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition?
Tickets for the « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition start from €14 (excluding booking fees). Indicative price, to be confirmed on the official box office.
How do I get to Maison Européenne de la Photographie?
Maison Européenne de la Photographie is located at 5 rue de fourcy, 75004 Paris. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
What type of event is the « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition?
The « Le temps d’une image » — Rencontre à la MEP avec Laurent Mauvignier, écrivain exhibition is classified as “Photography” in the concerts.paris listings.
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