A compelling new photography exhibition featuring the work of artist Anne-Charlotte Moulard has opened at Galerie Robert Chata in Château Coquelle, Dunkirk, showcasing an innovative artistic collaboration with isolated elderly individuals. The exhibition, titled "Danser sous la pluie" (Dancing in the Rain), will remain on display until December 20, 2025, and has been selected as a standout cultural offering of the week.
The exhibition is part of the "Un air de fête" program, which receives support from the Fondation des Petits Frères des Pauvres, an organization dedicated to supporting elderly individuals facing isolation. This partnership underscores the exhibition's commitment to bridging generational gaps through artistic expression and community engagement.
Moulard's photographic series emerged from a unique artistic residency during which she worked directly with isolated elderly people in the community. The collaborative process involved reimagining and transforming their personal memories into striking imaginary portraits that blend elements of poetry, memory, and symbolic representation. This innovative approach allows viewers to experience the rich inner lives and forgotten stories of older adults through a contemporary artistic lens.
The exhibition transforms personal narratives into visual poetry, creating a powerful dialogue between past experiences and present artistic interpretation. Each portrait serves as both a tribute to individual memory and a broader commentary on the experiences of aging and isolation in modern society.
Visitors can experience "Danser sous la pluie" at Le Château Coquelle, located on Rue de Belfort in Dunkerque (59240). The venue's historic setting provides an appropriate backdrop for this intergenerational artistic exploration, offering audiences an opportunity to engage with both contemporary photography and the timeless themes of memory and human connection through December 2025.
