DANSES MACABRES
x Galerie Robegago
“Danses Macabres” transforms the gallery into a contemporary cabinet of curiosities — a space where photography, metal, fashion, ceramics, movement and live performance collapse into one immersive ritual.
This exhibition is sculptural, performative, sonic and cinematic.
THE MANIFESTO
In a world saturated with instantaneous images, produced breathlessly, “Les Danses Macabres” reassert the necessity of the handmade, of ritual, and of human presence.
The exhibition revisits the medieval tradition of memento mori through contemporary figures.
Death, omnipresent yet never tragic, dances with each of one of us: insolent, complicit, ironic. No longer merely an end, it becomes a partner revealing the vanity of our ambitions, the fragility of our certainties, and the beauty of the ephemeral gesture.
At the heart of this procession — Amor vincit omnia.
One single image escapes Death: that of love. If all returns to dust, love alone remains. It alone grants a form of eternity to our souls.
This exhibition is an act of resistance: against the dematerialization of bodies, against speed, against the dilution of images.
Les Danses Macabres celebrate uniqueness, slowness, the hand, materiality, and symbol. We are all mortal — and infinite.
ARTISTS PROFILE
PIERO GIOACCHINO JOREMIA
Photographer, director
Paris-based photographer and director specializing in fashion and dance, Piero Gioacchino Geremia has developed a visual universe defined by timeless beauty and rich iconographic references. His work transforms his subjects into divinities within a polytheistic pantheon, each embodying a distinct and symbolic role.
From statuary poses to moments of warm intimacy, his images seek to persuade and seduce the viewer into a suspended, timeless realm. Frequently collaborating with dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet, he captures a rare precision of movement that gives his photography and film work a singular and recognizable identity. He has collaborated with several brands and magazines, including Vogue Portugal, Kaltblut, Schon!, and most recently Numéro Netherlands, featuring the acclaimed French actress Nadia Tereszkiewicz.
Piero Gioacchino Joremia is also the founder of the artists’ collective behind this exhibition, bringing together talents such as Maria Bernad, Théo Malet, Eugénie Drion, Agnès Bouille, among others — including various performers and dancers, notably from the Paris Opera. Through this collective dynamic, he creates a shared artistic language where image, movement, fashion, and performance converge.
SPACE DESIGN
The gallery becomes a ritualistic archive, a sculptural chapel, a nocturnal cabinet.
Dark wood
Aged metal
candles / low light
Space conception
Our set design is conceived as an immersive journey, guiding visitors through a layered and sensorial experience.
On the ground floor, the largest-format works will structure the space, acting as visual anchors while elements subtly reshape the environment. This scenographic approach is designed to intrigue passersby from the outside and invite them to step in and explore.
In the basement, the exhibition transforms into a true cabinet of curiosities. Here, the artists’ creations will engage in dialogue with their shared and individual libraries of references — books, films, archival materials, objects, and personal inspirations. This intimate space offers visitors rare access to the research process behind the works, allowing them to enter the intellectual and aesthetic universe of the collective.
A dedicated projection area will showcase the short films produced exclusively for the exhibition, expanding the narrative into moving image and sound.
Importantly, this scenographic installation is designed to remain in place well beyond the vernissage, enabling audiences to discover and rediscover the exhibition over time.
WHAT DO WE EXPOSE?
MARIA BERNAD
Her up-cycled and handmaded collection of cloths and objects.
THEO MALET
His collection of drawings and illustration.
SHARED LIBRARIES
their references, books, movies, sketches, objects will create a merged cabinet of curiosities for this unique event.
PIERO GIOACCHINO, as the artist who founded this collective, will honor this bond and produce new material (photography and a short-movie) in collaboration with all the artists.
Phography : PIERO GIOACCHINO // couture : MARIA BERNADVernissage
Opening night
We Create a momentum for the opening night, transforming Robegago Gallery into a night Cabaret, with live music and live performances, we want to offer an experience rather than a simple visit.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
CONTENT STRATEGY AGENDA
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In the weeks leading up to the exhibition, we will activate a carefully orchestrated teaser campaign designed to build intrigue and narrative tension. This phase includes the release of visual fragments of our work, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and short-form video teasers announcing the premiere of the short film that will debut on opening night. Through a strategic rollout of reels and stories across multiple days, we will progressively introduce each artist highlighting their profiles, agencies, and press recognition.
With the combined visibility of our networks and previous media coverage, we project a reach of over 500K views across social platforms, establishing strong anticipation before the doors even open.
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On the night of the vernissage, content creation becomes immersive and immediate. Dedicated video and reel productions will capture the scenography, performances, guests, and emotional atmosphere of the event in real time.
In collaboration with Karla Otto, the renowned Parisian communications agency, we will coordinate invitations and refined captions to ensure cohesive messaging and high-end positioning. Select digital and fashion commentators will be invited to report live from the exhibition, amplifying the event across their channels.
This synchronized digital presence is expected to generate over 1M views, positioning both the gallery and the exhibition as a key cultural moment.
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Following the vernissage, we will intensify our digital presence to convert visibility into sustained attendance. Through consistent cross-platform publishing — including clips, interviews, highlights, and excerpts from the short film — we will actively invite audiences to visit the gallery.
The short movie produced specifically for the exhibition will also be submitted to the International Fashion Film Festival in Paris, extending the lifespan and international exposure of the project. This phase ensures that the exhibition evolves beyond a single evening, becoming an ongoing cultural dialogue with both physical and digital audiences.
PRODUCT & SALE STRATEGY
LIMITED PRINTS - Piero Gioacchino Joremia
HANDMADE CERAMICS - Maria Bernad
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ILLUSTRATIONS - Theo Malet
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EXHIBITION CATALOG - All artists
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COUTURE PIECES - Les Fleurs Studio
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