An immersion into the richness of the university community
With its 71,736 students, Université Paris Cité constitutes a true "city within the city", supported by 2,794 administrative, scientific and technical staff, as well as 4,838 academic staff: teacher-researchers, teachers, and researchers. Across 265 recorded professions, the exhibition reflects the plurality of this ecosystem: from administrative management to educational support, including support for research. Pascal Maitre's aim is to immortalise unique and sometimes little-known expertise: from the glassblower to the cardiac surgeon, including the sound engineer or the teacher of adapted physical activity. The result of eight months of immersion, this project comes six years after the creation of Université Paris Cité and highlights the diversity and dynamism of the community formed by the professionals who keep it alive every day.
Pascal Maitre's perspective: the art of photojournalism
A press photographer for more than 45 years, Pascal Maitre began his career in 1979 at Jeune Afrique before collaborating with prestigious agencies (Gamma, Cosmos) and major French and international media (L'Express, Le Figaro Magazine, Stern, National Geographic…). A specialist of the African continent and familiar with many parts of the world, from the Near East to Siberia, he this time trades distant expeditions for a dive into the heart of the university. For eight months, he walked the campuses of Université Paris Cité to meet staff and capture the reality of their daily lives. Recognised for the narrative power of his images, Pascal Maitre offers a new perspective on this ecosystem, thus revealing the full richness and plurality of their expertise.