Following the massive success of the Titanic exhibition, which was extended until July 12th and has already attracted over 200,000 visitors, La Sucrière keeps the momentum going. Starting this Friday, September 4th, 2026, La Sucrière is welcoming a major retrospective dedicated to the renowned photographer Robert Doisneau.
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Titled Robert Doisneau: Given Moments, this exhibition designed in collaboration with the Robert Doisneau Studio and led by the artist's daughters, showcases 350 photographs offering a modern reinterpretation of a photographer often reduced to his most famous images. Here, there's no getting stuck on the postcard of old Paris. The goal is clear: to show an engaged photographer, attentive to his era and the social changes that shaped it.
A dive into the world of a photography master
The exhibition unfolds more than half a century of creation, from 1934 to 1992, blending iconic images with lesser-known treasures. You'll encounter laughing children, lovers a little too photogenic, artists, but also post-war miners and rawer suburban scenes. It's impossible to overlook The Kiss at the Hôtel de Ville, which became a worldwide symbol. But the real pleasant surprise is this series shot in Lyon in 1950 for Vogue, which offers an elegant and unexpected vision of the city.
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Beyond the images, Fleeting Moments takes the immersion route. Original collages, personal objects, studio reconstructions and even a photo lab enrich the journey. The cherry on top: some works are accompanied by audio commentary from Robert Doisneau himself, drawn from archives. A rare and precious way to step into the artist's mind and understand his creative process.
Bellecour Square © Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO
Born in Gentilly, Robert Doisneau built an immense body of work made of simple yet universal scenes. Behind each photograph, a special attention to gestures, gazes and invisible stories of everyday life. His style, both tender and ironic, continues to influence generations of photographers. And while his images may sometimes seem timeless, they have never been more relevant.
49 Quai Rambaud - Lyon 2nd
From September 4, 2026
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