Collective Joy – Learning Flamboyance! is an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris that explores popular cultures of gathering and group dynamics, fostering the experience and learning of joy in our daily lives. On view from February 21 to May 11, 2025, the exhibition brings together a diverse group of French and international artists and initiatives, including Lorraine O’Grady’s series Art Is . . . , all inspired by various ways of occupying public space—whether festive, social, musical, aesthetic, recreational, political, or even utopian.
By showcasing practices that are often collaborative and relational, and rooted in the principles of cultural rights and social justice, the exhibition, curated by Amandine Nana, celebrates the creation of togetherness and collective organization. Through interactive experiences and an open mic program, it becomes a space of sociability that values the participation and creative expression of both artists and the public.
February 26, 2025
