Valérie John, Et si les griots, 2021 ©Adagp, Paris, 2026
Contemporary art

I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu)

Valérie John offers an exploration of indigo blue as material, memory, and gesture. From Martinique to West Africa, her work weaves identities and narratives into assemblages seen as sensitive traces of the past

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 13:00 Palais de Tokyo Paris 16e

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Overview

Valérie John offers an exploration of indigo blue as material, memory, and gesture. From Martinique to West Africa, her work weaves identities and narratives into assemblages seen as sensitive traces of the past

The monographic exhibition “I telman nwè ki i blé (So black it becomes blue)” presents Valérie John’s creations since the 1990s and her return to Martinique, where she chose to establish her “atelier-œuvre” (studio-artwork).

This act was a commitment to “create art” in immersion within her environment and in connection with the translocal memory of the place, in a gesture of shifting identity construction.

At the Palais de Tokyo, through paper and textile assemblages, installations, clothing, objects, and books, the artist offers an immersion into the metamorphoses of indigo: an aesthetic and sensory experience ranging from the deepest blue tones to the most vibrant black.

Getting there

Palais de Tokyo

Palais de Tokyo est un lieu d'exposition à 13 Avenue du Président Wilson, Paris 16, 75000 Paris.

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13,Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
Time

Métro · RER nearby

  • 9Iéna3 min walk
  • 9Alma - Marceau5 min walk
  • CPont de l'Alma6 min walk

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Tout public
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Poster

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition take place?

The I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition takes place at Palais de Tokyo (75116 Paris).

Until when can you see the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?

The I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition runs until 14 February 2027 at Palais de Tokyo. Opened on 21 October 2026.

What are the opening hours of Palais de Tokyo?

Palais de Tokyo is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00–midnight. Hours may change on public holidays — check with the venue before you go.

How much are tickets for the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?

Tickets for the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition start from €13 (excluding booking fees). Indicative price, to be confirmed on the official box office.

How do I get to Palais de Tokyo?

Palais de Tokyo is located at 13,Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.

How do I book tickets for the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?

Tickets can be booked on the official box office, accessible from concerts.paris: https://staging.concerts.paris/go/tickets?event=serie-i-telman-nwe-ki-i-ble-si-noir-que-cela-en-devient.

What type of event is the I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition?

The I Telman nwè ki i blé (Si noir que cela en devient bleu) exhibition is classified as “Concert” in the concerts.paris listings.

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