Since its invention, photography has always been intimately linked to the capital city of Paris.
A vast source of inspiration for photographers of all generations, Paris pays tribute to them in turn by highlighting Raymond Depardon's iconic photographs taken during the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Mexico City, Munich, and Montreal between 1964 and 1976.
These photographs are displayed on giant prints (ranging from 200 to 1000 m2) in the streets of Paris and around the Olympic sites, creating the largest monumental photographic journey ever realized in public spaces.
On each "canvas," a film featuring Raymond Depardon, directed by Simon Depardon, narrates the context of the photoshoot and can be accessed via QR code, along with guided tours for young audiences.
In the spirit of passing on the Olympic torch, these silver gelatin black-and-white photos are complemented by a series of unpublished portraits of young athletes from the French Olympic and Paralympic teams of 2024, photographed by Simon Depardon.
This journey spanning 60 years of iconic moments and unforgettable personalities is produced by the cultural agency "L’Art dans la Ville" with the support of the City of Paris and Samsung, the global sponsor of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.