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Michael Hoppen is an iconic figure in the world of photography galleries and a must-see presence at major events like Paris Photo. His exquisite artist roster spans from Japanese greats like Masahisa Fukase and Akira Sato to legends like Herb Ritts & Weegee, to edgy talents like Harley Weir & Ori Gersht. We caught up for a little “Recap & Reload” to celebrate his gallery’s new location and Gersht’s upcoming…

For the first time in Paris, a set of 120 photographs - carefully preserved by the Estate of Sam Haskins, will be offered for auction on Friday September 29, 2023 at the Hôtel Drouot, under the hammer of Maître Alexandre Ferri, assisted by Charlotte Barthélemy , photography expert. A particular look at women, a powerful and poetic aesthetic, an emphasis on natural beauty, timeless photography, this is how the work…

Galerie Rouge organizes the first personal exhibition in France dedicated to the photographer Jill Freedman (1939-2019). Little known to the general public, Jill Freedman was nevertheless one of the most important American photographers of the second half of the 20th century. Close to the humanist tradition, she was a rebel with a big heart and a wonderful storyteller. Her work is characterized by the desire to be as close as…

“THE LONGEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD” September in Chile, 1971-1973 by Jean-Jacques Ader On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'état against the popular government of Allende, The Château d'Eau gallery in Toulouse brings together the two reportages produced by Raymond Depardon and David Burnett, in Chile at 3 years interval. The months of September follow one another but are not necessarily the same; the date…

The George Eastman Museum presents the works of photographer Gregory Halpern (American, b. 1977). The exhibition, 19 winters / 7 springs features approximately 30 photographs and photo-sculptures from Halpern’s latest project, 19 winters / 7 springs. Over the past two decades Halpern has received international recognition for an influential body of work that has forged new directions for photography rooted in the documentary tradition. 19 winters / 7 springs contends with the idea…

A publication which is itself a work of art: the art photo book Alltagsfantasie by Joanna Szproch – available in the online shop of André Frère Éditions – is an ode to sexual autonomy and celebrates female sensuality. A courageous debut work that focuses on the pursuit of self-empowerment and the questioning of patriarchal structures. The pre-premiere was recently at the international photo festival Les Rencontres d'Arles in France. In…

Biennial initiated in 2005 by the Town Hall of the 10th arrondissement and the Château d’Eau library, the Rencontres photographiques of the 10th are an event that presents exhibitions of emerging and professional photographers in various places in the district. From the Town Hall to the garden gates, the RP10 offers visibility to the eighth art during a month packed with events: conferences, screenings, workshops and evenings  organized throughout for…

Howard Schatz is an internationally known photographer who has been exhibited in museums and photography galleries worldwide and included in innumerable private collections. Over an impressive career spanning decades, his vast body of work consists of more than four million images receiving global acclaim, while winning virtually every award in his field. His photographic artistry centers predominantly on the exploration of the human form in all its beauty, grace, strength,…

Bildhalle Amsterdam presents the exhibition Wind From Nowhere by Douglas Mandry. In constant dialogue with his means of making, subject and surroundings, Douglas Mandry opens up new ways of engaging with the world around us. Mandry experiments with the potential of photography, he is interested in the influence of science and technology on our pictorial and spatial conception of nature. Mandry questions materiality. By using physical materials and printing methods,…

Bildhalle Amsterdam presents the exhibition Cast Away by Thirza Schaap. Thirza Schaap combines sculpture with photography and examines our changing relationship with plastics and the increasing and overwhelming presence plastics have in our lives. With her ongoing project Plastic Ocean she wants “to raise awareness around pollution…to try and prevent, or at least reduce, the use of plastic.” Along the coast of South Africa, Thirza Schaap collects discarded bottles and…

Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht presents an exhibition by Dutch photographer Humberto Tan until 17 March 2024. With “Tomorrow will be better”, the museum shows an selection of close-up portraits of 100-year-olds and photos of their hands and interior. The nostalgic black and white photography is accompanied by inspiring, explanatory interviews. For over three years, Humberto Tan traveled across the country to photograph more than a hundred people aged…

In 2022, after 25 years as a self-portrait photographer and artists’ model, AnnMarie Tornabene wrote a short autobiography sharing how and why she had chosen this specific artistic route. The book is complete with raw images of her body as it transformed within those years as well as prose that she had written and selected exhibited and published works from her portfolio. She made the decision to share her story…

His name is Charles Martin. He send us these photographs along with this text. Henri Cartier-Bresson often referred to geometry, so evident in his photos, as essential to visual art. People delight in form. Alfred Stieglitz, photographer and advocate of art, was famously appalled at the idea that the power of his photography came from its subject matter. Stieglitz wanted to show that photography could be more or less free…

Krzysztof Bednarski’s “Parisian Night Stories” project wins the first edition of the URBAN Press Award. Here are the author’s words on Parisian Night Stories: “Parisian Night Stories embarks on a visual journey through the pulsating heart of Paris after dark. The candid moments encapsulate the essence of nocturnal Paris, a vibrant pot of energy. Night wanderers, dreamers and adventurers, all intertwined by the rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy of…

The city of Ostend is organizing a Photo Biennal : (IN)FLUX until November 12, with more than 30 (inter)national photographers in 23 locations, chosen by curator Stephane Verheye. Thanks to Bart Ramakers who made this presentation. (IN)FLUX - a true anthology of contemporary photography The International Photobiennale in Ostend is hosting for the second time a series of renowned photographers from around the world in the Queen of the Beaches. In…