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Conference
Toulouse-Lautrec and the Stars of Cabaret
Saturday, May 9, 2026Conference presented by Léa Lefebvre
At the end of the 19th century, in the vibrant Montmartre district, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec observed, drew, and captured the stars of the cabarets he frequented. A privileged witness to this effervescence, he offered these artists a representation, transforming them into icons. More than just promoting them, he revealed their personalities and helped to create the fame of these symbols of an era, of modernity, who rejected convention. From La Goulue to Jane Avril and Loïe Füller, this lecture delves into the historical and social context of fin-de-siècle Montmartre, with its hotspots for partying and nightlife, to discover these pioneering figures and their impact, their place in the collective memory, through the modern eyes of Toulouse-Lautrec.
Presentation of the speaker
Léa Lefebvre
Léa Lefebvre teaches History of Contemporary Art and History of Photography at Sciences Po Aix.
A graduate in Art History from Université Paris-Nanterre and in Cultural Policies and Political Science from Sciences Po Aix, she has focused her studies on the notion of subversion. In her writing and research, Léa Lefebvre apprehends the world through the prism of intersecting social, political and artistic contexts.
She has worked as a studio manager in a gallery, is editor and artistic coordinator for a digital magazine (La Zone), and co-founded a collective of artists and curators, dedicated to the production of immersive works and scenographies, as well as curating exhibitions. She accompanies young artists in their practice, notably by writing texts on their productions and approaches.
