A central figure in the history of cinema, with films that have marked generations. Agnès Varda (1928–2019) is also the author of an extensive photographic production, having even begun her career as a photographer. Over the years, she established herself as a filmmaker, but photography remained present in her trajectory, whether in her films or in the artistic installations she produced in the 21st century. This facet of her work, still less known to the public, is presented in the exhibition Photography AGNÈS VARDA Cinema, which opens on IMS Paulista, with free entry.
The exposure Photography AGNÈS VARDA Cinema The exhibition brings together approximately 200 photographs taken by Varda, primarily between the 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes images captured during her travels, including previously unseen photographs from China in 1957, photos from Cuba in the post-revolutionary context, and from the USA, where the artist documented the Black Panthers. There are also photos taken in Paris, such as those of a play staged by the Griots, the city's first Black theatre company. In dialogue with these photographs, the exhibition presents excerpts from the artist's films, emphasizing how social commitment, an affectionate gaze, and humor characterize her work.
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Exhibition | Photography AGNÈS VARDA Cinema
From November 29th to April 12th, 2026
Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 10am to 20pm (closed on Mondays)
