Armoires Vides

The exhibition "Armoires vides" (Empty Wardrobes) by Victoire Inchauspé, held at Jousse Entreprise, Paris, from January 15 to February 21, 2026, explores themes of memory, personal history, and the act of confronting the past. The title suggests a process of filling and then emptying a wardrobe, prompting reflection on the reasons behind such actions. For Inchauspé, emptying the wardrobe signifies an intimate need to release memories and examine the impact of these objects when brought together.

The exhibition is structured as a narrative rather than an inventory, drawing parallels with Annie Ernaux's first novel. It captures a suspended moment of introspection, aiming to recompose personal history by revisiting layers from childhood to adulthood, where fears, expectations, and uncertainties have accumulated. The wardrobe becomes a mental space where stored contents threaten to overflow. New works, including nine bas-reliefs characterized by gestural marks and floral motifs, are presented as relics transcribing fleeting moments in bronze. A raw earth rond-de-bosse depicts a kneeling child holding a sunflower, embodying ambiguity. The exhibition also features a film of a young deer, symbolizing a state of constant vigilance and the inherent tension between power and fragility present in all the works. A piano piece, played by the artist, accompanies the visitor's journey.