FRIENDS OF 7L
7L is a place dedicated to books. Being part of the circle of Friends of 7L means sharing the spirit of a salon guided by a passion for books.
In the tradition of the 18th century, so dear to Karl Lagerfeld, the creation of a monthly Reading Room was an obvious choice. Each month, a renowned figure is invited to talk about their career and the books that have shaped them. At the same time, the Correspondances cultural programme has been designed to perpetuate the creative spirit of the photo studio. Members of the 7L Salon can attend all the events organised around different disciplines: theatre, reading and performance, dance, music, photography and visual arts.
The 7L Salon also provides privileged access to the 7L library collection, which is available for on-site consultation.
Share exclusive moments in the heart of the 7L
The Reading Room
The Reading Room is the monthly meeting place for the Circle of Friends of 7L. Gathered in the large library-salon around a personality with a passion for reading, the Friends of 7L take part in an exchange around the books that have counted in the guest’s life. With emotion and simplicity, a conversation is woven through the red thread of his beloved books, interspersed with readings and music.
A dandy and a brilliant mind with a passion for aesthetics, Karl Lagerfeld built up a remarkable collection of furniture and tableware, some of which can be seen today at 7L. The Reading Room’s collation service is based on his reinvented art de vivre, using what he called his “trousseau”: precious linens, antique porcelain and monogrammed silverware.
The Correspondances
cultural programme
| Committed to the love of books as objects and to supporting contemporary creation, Correspondances is made up of some thirty cultural events per season. In the form of invitations from contemporary artists and authors, the programme offers a series of original events created in situ, drawn from the six artistic disciplines represented in the Karl Lagerfeld library collection: theatre, reading and performance, dance, music, photography and visual arts. |
Photography
Dance
Music
Reading
visual arts
Œuvre Sonore
| The Third Eye is an immersive sound work thought for the Friends of 7L as a living library of voices and texts. It can be listened to intimately on headphones. Produced by Soundwalk Collective, collective experimental founded by Stephan Crasneanscki, it brings together artists, photographers, musicians, designers, thinkers invited to record in situ |
fragments of texts from books they chose in Karl Lagerfeld’s library. With Emanuele Coccia, FKA Twigs, Jim Jarmusch, Nina Kraviz, Isild Le Besco, Suzanne Lindon, Mika, Gaspard Noé, Ludmila Pagliero, Philippe Parreno, Charlotte Rampling, Anri Sala, Patti Smith… |
The advantages of
the Amis du 7L
Membership also allows organising private events on the exceptional library-stage. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in Karl Lagerfeld’s art de vivre and, with the help of the 7L teams, create a unique and unforgettable setting.