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From Restroom Attendant to Photographer: Yvette Néliaz Celebrated in New Book

From Libération · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yvette Néliaz, who worked as a restroom attendant at the lesbian club Pulp, became a photographer.
  • She is now the subject of a book created by students from the Duperré school in Paris.
  • The book chronicles her journey from restroom attendant to artist in the early 2000s.

Yvette Néliaz, once known for her role as a restroom attendant at the renowned lesbian club Pulp, has transformed into a celebrated photographer. Her unique journey from tending the club's facilities to capturing its essence through her lens is now documented in a new book.

In the early 2000s, Néliaz began her work at Pulp. While attending to the club's restrooms, she found inspiration and a creative outlet, eventually becoming an artist herself. Her presence and perspective offered a unique connection to the club's vibrant atmosphere.

Now in her eighties, Néliaz is being honored with a book produced by students from the prestigious Duperré school in Paris. The publication aims to capture the spirit of the club and Néliaz's integral role within it, highlighting how patrons desired to be part of the club's history through her photographic lens.

The book serves as a testament to Néliaz's artistic evolution and her enduring connection to the Pulp club, showcasing how she became an artist while working in an unexpected role, and how her work resonated with the community.

People wanted to be part of the club's history.

— Yvette NéliazYvette Néliaz reflecting on the desire of patrons to be captured in her photographs at the Pulp club.
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Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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