Brief
Rafael Pavarotti Opens First Major Museum Exhibition in Paris
The show, titled “Rafael Pavarotti: Photographer,” features personal objects, early work and recent editorial images, with support from luxury brands.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Vogue reported that photographer Rafael Pavarotti celebrated the opening of his first major museum exhibition, “Rafael Pavarotti: Photographer,” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on Oct. 2, 2026.
What happened
The exhibition, curated by museum photography curator Sébastien Quéquet and scenographed by Ibby Njoya, opened to the public that day. It displays personal items tracing Pavarotti’s journey from Belém, Brazil, to Paris, including a baby mobile made from rainbow‑colored paper clips, a Kodak point‑and‑shoot borrowed at age 12, and his earliest professional photograph taken in Rio de Janeiro.
What the report adds
Vogue notes that the show also presents striking editorial images set against walls painted in scarlet, fuchsia, canary yellow, plum and terracotta. Highlights include the February 2022 British Vogue cover featuring Adut Akech and Anok Yai, and the February 2026 Vogue Italia cover of Awar Odhiang skiing in the Alps, which revisits a planned 1960s Richard Avedon shoot.
What was said
Co‑host Carlos Jereissati, president and CEO of Iguatemi Group, said, “We are particularly happy to support your exhibition, and to celebrate a Brazilian talent who has created such a distinct voice within the world of fashion.”
How it came about
The exhibition follows Pavarotti’s rapid rise in fashion photography, building on collaborations with stylist Ib Kamara and campaigns for Chanel, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Balmain and H&M, the latter serving as the lead sponsor.
Key facts
- Rafael Pavarotti's first major museum exhibition opened at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on Oct. 2, 2026. (vogue.com)
- The show is curated by Sébastien Quéquet and scenographed by Ibby Njoya. (vogue.com)
- Highlights include a 2022 British Vogue cover with Adut Akech and Anok Yai and a 2026 Vogue Italia cover of Awar Odhiang. (vogue.com)
- Luxury mall operator Iguatemi Group’s CEO Carlos Jereissati co‑hosted and praised the exhibition. (vogue.com)
Sources
- [1] vogue.com — originally reported as “Rafael Pavarotti Fêted His Musée des Arts Décoratifs Exhibit with Friends in Paris”
