Debret in Question – Contemporary Perspectives critically revisits the legacy of Jean-Baptiste Debret, particularly his work Voyage pittoresque et historique au Brésil (Picturesque and Historical Voyage to Brazil), through the lens of a vibrant generation of contemporary artists currently active in the country. Confronting the nineteenth and twenty-first centuries, France and Brazil, historical painting and new media, the exhibition proposes a dialogue between past and present, problematizing images, narratives, and historical constructions. Within this context, the participation of Sandra Gamarra Heshiki and Tiago Sant’Ana stands out, as their practices critically engage with colonial legacies and modes of historical representation. Curated by Jacques Leenhardt and Gabriela Longman, the exhibition is part of the France–Brazil Season 2025, celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, following a more concise presentation at the Maison de l’Amérique Latine, in Paris.