The workers of the mining basin in the lens of Robert Doisneau at the Louvre-Lens
Through Guillaume Lacaille
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For the 10 years of the registration of the mining area on the list of World Heritage of the’UNESCO, several events are to be expected. A photo exhibition has even already been introduced since February 14, 2022 at the Louvre-Lens, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary: pictures of the famous photographer Robert Doisneaushowing the minors pendant the strike of 1941.
A tribute to miners
If the Louvre-Lens and the mining basin are essential in the Pas de Calais, Robert Doisneau is inevitable in photography. The two have been reunited since February 14, 2022 between the walls of the museum for a exhibition picture on the miners’ strike of 1941. A way to discover a part of their life and to participate in the 10 years of the building and the mining basin at UNESCO.
This photo exhibition, free and open access, wishes to highlight the working conditions of miners of the time. As the museum specifies, this photo exhibition aims to make ” tribute to their courage and their social engagement for the defense of the right to strike and the improvement of working conditions. »
It is a partnership between the County Council of Pas de Calais, theAtelier Robert Doisneau from Montrouge, Houses and quoted as well as theAssociation of mining municipalities of France who decided on this exhibition, showing the miners in a different light.
A monument of photography
Robert Doisneau may be a familiar name to you. If you have spent time in a school, a cultural space or live in a street that bears his name, Robert Doisneau is a renowned photographer, whose work has gone beyond the borders of France.
Whether in the portrait as for picasso and its marinière or in the photo price on the moment like City Hall Kiss, Robert Doisneau marked his time. He has produced numerous reports in France and around the world. His quality shots helped him work for Life, Paris Match or vogue. He will also receive many prizes such as the Kodak price in 1947 or the National Grand Prize for Photography in 1983.
Practical information :
Address: 99, Rue Paul Bert, Lens
Information and reservations on 03 21 18 62 62
The museum is open every day, except Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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