To mark the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Colette Vivier library is opening the doors to a colorful Brazil, with a free exhibition of works by illustrator Eymard Toledo, from May 6 to June 30, 2025. An artistic and committed event not to be missed, punctuated by an exclusive workshop on Saturday May 24 at 3pm.
Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazilian children's illustrator and author Eymard Toledo now lives in Germany. Through her works, she depicts with sensitivity and poetry the social and ecological realities of her native Minas Gerais, a region marked as much by natural beauty as by social inequality. Her stories, told from a child's point of view, call attention to environmental issues, the relocation of work and access to education.
Eymard Toledo 's artistic universe is distinguished by her collage technique, mixing recycled paper and cardboard, enriched by drawings and paintings. This aesthetic choice is not insignificant: it reflects her attachment to recycling, respect for the environment and an economy of means often shared by the communities she represents.
Visitors will be able to discover visual excerpts from his works translated into French by Editions Anacaona, such as Tonton couture (2017), which won the German Academy of Children's Literature Special Prize for its ecologist message, and Kayabu (2024), an ode to biodiversity and endangered traditions. If you're sensitive to social issues, curious about South American cultures, or looking for an educational family outing, this is the exhibition for you.
Want to move from observation to action? Save the date: on Saturday May 24 at 3pm, Eymard Toledo will be hosting an art workshop in the heart of the library. A rare opportunity to create alongside her, to manipulate the materials she loves, and to immerse yourself in an approach that's both playful and committed. It's a great opportunity for children and adults alike, who love creating with their hands, to discover a meaningful artistic approach.
If you've always dreamed of discovering Brazil in a different way, going beyond the clichés, this exhibition is an invitation to an intelligent escape. Whether you're with the family, looking for a soothing cultural moment, or curious about children's illustration, let yourself be carried away by the warm, critical collages of an artist who makes the voices of those we don't always hear resonate.
During this Brazil-France 2025 Season, take the time to stroll through the aisles of the Colette Vivier library, engage in dialogue with the works, share a moment of reflection and dream. Admission is free, and the journey promises to be as rich for the eyes as it is for the mind!
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 6, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Location
Colette Vivier library
6 Rue Fourneyron
75017 Paris 17
Access
Metro line 14 "Pont Cardinet" station
More information
Open Tuesdays from 4pm to 6:30pm, Wednesdays from 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm, Thursdays from 4pm to 6:30pm, Fridays from 4pm to 6:30pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm.
