Les filles du calvaire
30 ANS ET PLUS
Group show
Laia Abril, WRONG CAKE, Mind series, 2023
From May 23 to June 20, the gallery celebrates more than thirty years of commitment to contemporary creation. Rather than looking back on a completed journey, the exhibition affirms a living continuity. 30 Years and More is not a retrospective; it is a statement of intent—one that reflects a gallery dedicated to cultivating its core mission: supporting artists and championing contemporary artistic practices.
Featuring one work by each artist, the exhibition brings together those who today embody the history and identity of the gallery. 30 Years and More bears witness to a long-standing dialogue between the gallery and the artists it represents, whether emerging or established. This sustained relationship—shaped by experimentation and risk-taking—reflects the gallery’s unwavering commitment to contemporary art in all its forms, and in particular to the French art scene, which it actively promotes both nationally and internationally.
This exhibition asserts a sense of permanence that cannot be measured solely in years, but in encounters, projects, and artistic affinities. It is also a projection toward what remains to be invented. Here, thirty years is not a symbolic milestone, but an impulse: that of a gallery in constant motion, attentive to its time and resolutely oriented toward the future.
Group show of Laia Abril, Helena Almeida, Bianca Argimón, Art Orienté Objet, Abdelhak Benallou, Katrien De Blauwer, Paz Corona, Jérémie Cosimi, Thibaut Cuisset, Gilbert Fastenaekens, Léo Fourdrinier, Charles Fréger, Makiko Fuirichi, Frances Goodman, Julia Haumont, Todd Hido, James Hyde, Michel Jocaille, Karen Knorr, Juul Kraijer, Katinka Lampe, Diana Markosian, Kate Mccgwire, Olivier Mosset, Ethan Murrow, Nelli Palomäki, Clara Rivault, Karine Rougier, Kourtney Roy, Emmanuel Saulnier, Yusuf Sevinçli, Lore Stessel, Christer Strömholm, Maya Inès Touam and Qi Zhu
From May 23 to June 20, 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, Helena Almeida, Bianca Argimón, Art Orienté Objet, Abdelhak Benallou, Katrien De Blauwer, Paz Corona, Jérémie Cosimi, Thibaut Cuisset, Gilbert Fastenaekens, Léo Fourdrinier, Charles Fréger, Makiko Fuirichi, Frances Goodman, Julia Haumont, Todd Hido, James Hyde, Michel Jocaille, Karen Knorr, Juul Kraijer, Katinka Lampe, Diana Markosian, Kate Mccgwire, Olivier Mosset, Ethan Murrow, Nelli Palomäki, Clara Rivault, Karine Rougier, Kourtney Roy, Emmanuel Saulnier, Yusuf Sevinçli, Lore Stessel, Christer Strömholm, Maya Inès Touam, Qi Zhu
