Koho Kurihara is a Japanese calligrapher renowned for the poetic and contemporary nature of her style. Trained in traditional calligraphy from a young age, she has developed a unique approach that combines the rigor of ancestral techniques with expressive freedom. Her work explores the links between breath, movement, and spirituality, in a refined aesthetic that dialogues with the natural elements. Inspired by the theme of the sea, Koho Kurihara will create new works during a performance, which will then be exhibited at the Salon d'Automne. This live creation will embody the encounter between water, ink, and the body in motion.

Serge Guérin is a sociologist, doctor of communication, columnist, and recognized expert on issues related to aging and demographic transition. Author of numerous books and articles, he explores the social changes brought about by longer life expectancy, the place of seniors in society, and intergenerational dynamics. His work highlights the challenges of solidarity, transmission, and recognition of age in a world where seniorization is becoming a major phenomenon. Committed to a humanistic approach, Serge Guérin advocates for an inclusive approach to aging, valuing the contributions of older people to social, cultural, and economic life. He will lead a debate on an original and sensitive subject: how do artists represent age and, more broadly, the passage of time? This discussion will invite participating artists and the public to reflect on aging, time, and memory in art.

Born in France to Iranian parents, Nima Sarkechik embodies a unique cultural richness, nourished by a dual heritage. A graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, he performs on the biggest stages in France and internationally, offering an intense and poetic musical experience at every concert. A virtuoso pianist and committed artist, he explores classical repertoires with a contemporary sensibility, while incorporating Eastern influences and daring improvisations. His approach to the piano is both physical and spiritual, seeking to create a dialogue between cultures, eras, and emotions. Nima Sarkechik regularly collaborates with artists from various disciplines—dance, theater, visual arts—in cross-disciplinary projects that question the place of art in today's world. His presence at the Salon d'Automne is part of this desire to break down barriers between forms and make the concert a space for encounter, memory, and creation.

Nicole King is an eco-artist and painter. For several years, this environmental engineer by training, an expert in water resources and pollution, has been combining art and science in a committed approach to protecting the oceans. Her artistic work, informed by solid scientific experience, constitutes a visual plea for lucid and sensitive ecology. Through her paintings, she reveals the extent of contemporary environmental disasters while offering a sunny, demanding, and hopeful aesthetic. She is the coordinator of the “La Mer en Commun” program for the 2025 edition of the Salon d'Automne in Paris, where she has designed educational panels presenting UNOC 2025 (United Nations Conference on Oceans) and the crucial issues related to the preservation of marine environments. She will also present her artistic work on the subject, in an approach that combines contemplation, action, and transmission. *** After training in oceanography, Corinne Copin worked for 25 years at the Oceanographic Institute, Albert I Foundation, Prince of Monaco. An expert in scientific outreach, education, and facilitation, she has developed awareness-raising tools for all audiences. As a facilitator with the Génération Mer collective, which provides information on the preservation of natural marine heritage, she will honor us by leading a conference on her favorite topic: the sea and its protection.

Founded in 2003 by Agnès Troublé, known as agnès b., the Tara Foundation conducts scientific expeditions aboard its schooner to study marine biodiversity and observe the impacts of climate change. Recognized as a public utility, it is the first French foundation entirely dedicated to the ocean. For more than twenty years, it has brought together a collective of researchers, sailors, and artists committed to better understanding and protecting this vital ecosystem. Through partnerships with international research laboratories, the Tara Foundation develops innovative science, particularly on plankton, and feeds the largest open-access database on this ecosystem. It also acts as a Special Observer to the UN, actively participating in international decisions for the preservation of the oceans. Building on its commitment to the ocean and art, the Tara Foundation will host a conference on its actions and artist residencies, illustrating its unique approach combining scientific exploration, public awareness, and artistic creation.

Louis Burton is a French sailor born in 1985, known for his exploits in ocean racing. Passionate about sailing from a young age, he has distinguished himself in several prestigious competitions, notably the Route du Rhum, the Transat Jacques Vabre and, above all, the Vendée Globe, which he finished in third place in 2020-2021. Louis Burton will take part in the Transat Café L'Or during the Salon d'Automne week, but will also make two live appearances during the show from his boat.