Nous On Crée: a young artists’ exhibition in Paris hospitals
France | On December 5th, 2023, we had the privilege of visiting the NOC Exhibition at the Necker children's hospital and Institute Curie for cancer research and care center in Paris. In this article you will read more about the exhibition, NOC, and our visit. Witnessing the transformative power of art in these special spaces was truly remarkable!
About the exhibition
This fall, NOC held a month-long exhibition displaying the works of children from the pediatric nephrology service and the Necker-Enfants malades multidisciplinary day hospital.
As if suspended in the sky, these creations, imbued with cultural and artistic references, are displayed on the windows, surprising children and their families and inviting the caregivers of the various departments to discover what is created in the intimacy of the NOC workshops.
After the exhibition, the works are now displayed in the corridors of the pediatric nephrology and HDJ departments, close to the artists.
About NOC
Since 2005, NOC ! Nous On Crée ! has been offering free and permanent art workshops in well-known Paris hospitals to children and teenagers between 7 and 20 years old, suffering from serious, chronic or psychiatric illnesses. Fully integrated into the hospital services. Since the first workshop at the Institut Curie in 2005, NOC has accompanied more than 3800 patients in workshops in 4 hospital wards in the Ile de France region.
Our visit to NOC
On our visit to NOC, we attended three workshops, met with the NOC teachers and discovered the beautiful artworks in various departments. We were truly amazed and impressed by the NOC team’s ability to modify traditional forms of art to cater to different ages and skill levels.
The sight of children and teenagers decorating beautiful statues that would typically adorn museums such as the Louvre was especially moving. These works of art were proudly displayed in the hospital hallways, transforming the young artists into accomplished museum-worthy creators.
The NOC team expressed their appreciation for Royal Talens' high-quality art supplies, which helped instill a passion for art amongst their students, allowing them to create vibrant and beautiful artworks.
We extend our gratitude to Elodie and the NOC team for their warm hospitality in these exceptional settings. Additionally, we appreciate the enthusiasm of Stéphanie, from Royal Talens France, for her collaboration with the Royal Talens Foundation and this wonderful non-profit. We can't wait to see what our collaborations will bring in 2024!
Supported projects
The Royal Talens Foundation has provided art materials to the Palestine Humanitarian Response Centre (PHRC) for their upcoming Children's Hub in Cairo. This initiative aims to offer creative outlets and trauma relief to Palestinian children who have fled Gaza and currently lack access to formal education.
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At the Royal Talens Foundation, we're delighted to share the impactful work of Villa Zapakara, a nonprofit organization in Suriname dedicated to enriching children's lives through educational and cultural programs. Their current initiative, running from August 2024 through December 2026, demonstrates how creative materials can play a vital role in connecting young people with their cultural heritage.
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The Royal Talens Foundation is proud to support Aisha & Friends in their meaningful work at the Kilifi County Referral Hospital's children's ward in Kenya. In October 2024, art supplies donated by the foundation brought creativity and joy to over 30 young patients and hospital staff.
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In a heartwarming collaboration this October, the Royal Talens Foundation provided art materials to Le Nid d'Artistes ("The Artist's Nest"), enabling 30 young artists to bring their imaginative worlds to life through creative workshops in Switzerland. The initiative specifically reached children from modest backgrounds, including young refugees from countries like Iran and Ukraine, who might otherwise not have access to quality art education.
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