Les filles du calvaire
Abdelhak Benallou
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"Rouge, Vert, Bleu"
Abdelhak Benallou, Ouverture, 2025 Huile sur toile 180 x 200 cm, Courtesy de l'artiste et Les filles du calvaire
From March 19 to May 2, 2026, the Les filles du calvaire gallery presents “Rouge, Vert, Bleu”, an exhibition by Abdelhak Benallou. Through his painting, the artist develops a sensitive reflection on social behaviors and relationships, examining intergenerational dynamics and the changes brought about by technological transformations. His strikingly realistic canvases first captivate viewers with their technical mastery. But beyond the virtuosity, it is the emotional depth and the almost tactile precision of his gaze that hold the viewer’s attention. By playing with chiaroscuro effects and the tricks of light, Abdelhak Benallou offers a unique vision, where pictorial realism becomes a vehicle for strangeness.
Solo show of Abdelhak Benallou
From March 19 to May 2, 2026
The gallery
Founded in 1996 by Stéphane Magnan in the Marais district of Paris, Les filles du calvaire historically established itself at 17 rue des Filles du Calvaire. In 2023, it reinforced its mission of promoting and supporting artists by inaugurating a second space at 21 rue Chapon.
Since its beginnings, Les filles du calvaire gallery has been committed to promoting contemporary creation through a diversified exploration of artistic mediums. From conceptual works to photography, encompassing painting, sculpture, video and performance, the variety of artistic expressions reflects the gallery’s ongoing commitment to exploring new languages of creation.
True to its support for visual artists, Les filles du calvaire has been accompanying artists from various backgrounds for over twenty years. The gallery, in particular, has established close ties with the national and international photographic scene, supporting historical artists and pioneers of contemporary art.
With the opening of its second space in 2023, Les filles du calvaire continues its commitment to promoting contemporary creation. The gallery participates in fairs both in France and abroad, collaborating with numerous institutions and external curators. By providing a platform for both emerging and established artists, the gallery solidifies its position as an essential reference in the Parisian and international art scene.
Gallery artists
Laia Abril, Bianca Argimón, Art Orienté Objet, The Bells Angels, Abdelhak Benallou, Katrien De Blauwer, Paz Corona, Jérémie Cosimi, Léo Fourdrinier, Makiko Furuichi, Frances Goodman, Julia Haumont, Todd Hido, Karen Knorr, Katinka Lampe, Diana Markosian, Kate MccGwire, Olivier Mosset, Ethan Murrow, Nelli Palomäki, Clara Rivault, Karine Rougier, Kourtney Roy, Emmanuel Saulnier, Lore Stessel, Maya Inès Touam, Levi van Veluw
