Douglas Kirkland: “Romance” at Espace DUREV, a celebration of love through the lens

Until November 13, 2025, Espace DUREV in Paris presents a groundbreaking exhibition by legendary photographer Douglas Kirkland, entitled “Romance”. This exhibition highlights the work of Kirkland, famous for his intimate, iconic portraits of Hollywood’s biggest stars, capturing the essence of love in all its forms.

A unique look at love

“Romance” brings together some twenty photographs from the book of the same name, edited by his wife Françoise Kirkland and Sarah Menahem. These images, both famous and previously unpublished, reveal intimate moments shared with icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Richard Burton. Scenes from cult films such as Moulin Rouge and Out of Africa are also featured, offering a rare glimpse into the cinematic universe through the prism of love.

Each shot testifies to Kirkland’s ability to capture light, emotion and complicity, creating works that are both personal and universal. As noted by director Baz Luhrmann, with whom Kirkland collaborated: “Douglas’s images exude a great humanity, creating a certain intimacy; they have romance.” This exhibition is an invitation to plunge into Douglas Kirkland’s romantic universe, where love, light and cinema meet to create timeless images.

Practical information

  • Location: Espace DUREV, 56 boulevard de La Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris
  • Dates: October 13 to November 13, 2025
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Admission: Free

Vernissage and book signing

On October 16, 2025 from 6:30 pm, a vernissage and book signing for Romance will take place in the presence of Françoise Kirkland, offering visitors a unique opportunity to meet the artist’s wife and publisher.

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