Sebastião Salgado Honored in a Free Photography Exhibition at the Paris City Hall

This renowned Brazilian photographer, celebrated for his striking black-and-white images from across the globe, passed away on May 23, 2025. In his memory, the Paris City Hall is hosting an exclusive retrospective exhibition, open to the public free of charge. From February 21 to May 30, 2026, visitors can explore the works of Sebastião Salgado.

Within the Saint-Jean Hall at the City Hall, visitors can explore nearly 200 photographs captured throughout his extensive career. Curated by his wife, Lélia Wanick Salgado, the exhibition offers an intimate portrait of this passionate artist. Through these images, audiences glimpse not just the professional photographer, but also the family man, the environmentalist, and the humanist.

The exhibition’s journey showcases a selection of photographs from some of the most significant series that have defined Sebastião Salgado’s illustrious career. Visitors can admire his images capturing the Amazon rainforest, the gold mines of Brazil, and life in the Sahel... The exhibition also highlights the deep bond between Salgado, his family, and Paris. The city where he has lived for 50 years, after fleeing the Brazilian dictatorship, holds a special place in his heart.

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The photo exhibition celebrates the artist's career while highlighting his dedication to environmental causes, particularly forest reforestation efforts. Towards the end of the visit, visitors can also explore the paintings of Rodrigo Salgado, Sebastião's son—an emerging artist born with Down syndrome.

Note that the exhibition is free, but access is available by reservation only. Tickets will go on sale on February 11th. Don’t miss this wonderful retrospective celebrating the life and work of a passionate, acclaimed artist.