With the appointment in February 2024 of Lydie Marchi as head of the art center and general commissioner of the festival, this thirty-fifth edition opens a new cycle of the Gers event. After a very first program in Spring 2024, to get started - Entre deux mondes by Robin Lopvet - this is the first summer in Lectoure for Lydie Marchi. Art historian, Lydie Marchi started at the Maeght Foundation…
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Yancey Richardson presents Mitch Epstein’s newest series of photographs, Old Growth, continues the artist’s career-long exploration of American culture and the nation’s fraught relationship with the natural world. From 2017-2024, Epstein traveled across America, photographing some of the country’s most ancient trees, among them bigleaf maples, eastern white pines, moss-covered cedars, sequoias, bristlecone pines, and bald cypresses. Old growth forests are crucial for human survival in our fight against climate…
Magnum Foundation, Magnum Photos, and the Inge Morath Estate announce Sara Kontar as the recipient of this year’s Inge Morath Award. Kontar will receive a $7,500 production grant to support the completion of her long-term documentary project, Therefore, I Cut. Sara Kontar (B. 1996) is a Syrian artist, photographer, and filmmaker based in France since 2016. She holds a Master's degree in animation cinema from L’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts…
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Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the Netherlands, presents a retrospective of British celebrity photographer Terry O'Neill (1938-2019) until 10 September 2023. The exhibition Famous shows more than 125 portraits of international music legends, movie stars and fashion icons, particularly from the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to exclusive colourised editions, the focus is on classic black and white portraits. Terry O'Neill is one of the most iconic, influential and…
Starting March 19, 2022, CAMERA WORK Gallery presents the exhibition “Witnessing History”, dedicated to the significant history of photojournalism with 40 impressive works by over 20 world-famous photographers. On display and contextualized are visual documents from nearly 80 years of world events which have made history and become an integral part of the collective memory. These icons come from the renowned collection of CAMERA WORK AG or are works of…
As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said: You can only see what you already know and understand. There are probably more incomprehensible than comprehensible phenomena between heaven and earth, and it is in this in-between, the known and the unknown that artists Roel Stels and Bart Ramakers operate. At first sight, no two artists are more different from each other. Roel is a maker, a constructor, a do-it-yourself engineer who starts with a…
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The Leica Gallery Los Angeles presents New York Noir by Jean-Pierre Laffont. He writes: When I arrived as a young Frenchman in 1964, New York City was chaotic, dirty, gritty, loud and dangerous, but it was also attractive, provocative, brave, enchanting, joyous and free. “New York Noir” is inspired by the 1940 Film Noir. It is filled with a sense of danger, it is violent and upbeat, simple and timeless…
PICTO New York, in collaboration with SQUADRA, present the exhibition POOL by acclaimed visual artist MarieVic. Known for her thought-provoking and visually arresting work, MarieVic’s latest series takes viewers on a surreal journey across the United States — from the unique vantage point of the country's swimming pools. Through this immersive collection of underwater photography, the artist challenges our perceptions of leisure, sustainability, and the American dream. MarieVic [b. Paris,…
In Perpignan, my view of the 36th International Festival of Photojournalism. Is it necessary to be reminded here that the exercise of the profession of journalist and photojournalist is vital in this world of course yes! Dozens of journalists lose their lives every year while carrying out their work: that of being a daily witness to events, crises, conflicts and multiple wars on this planet. In Perpignan, for a fortnight,…
The 15th edition of the Festival de Photographie(s) MAP Toulouse will be held from September 12 to 29, 2024 in 9 locations in the heart of the emblematic Saint-Cyprien district. This now unmissable event for lovers of visual art and culture promises a unique immersion in the world of contemporary photography, with free exhibitions by renowned and emerging artists, fun and family activities, meetings with professionals and moments of exchange…
Laurent Moynat is exhibited at the Festival de Photographie(s) MAP Toulouse. This work is the result of the “grande commande” from the Ministère de la Culture and the BnF. Born in 1970, Laurent Moynat became a photographer after graduating in 1992 from ETPA. When Laurent began his career in 1993, he received two significant distinctions: the Major Ilford book and the Broncolor prize in Arles. Today, Laurent shares his life…
Céline Villegas is exhibited at the Festival de Photographie(s) MAP Toulouse. This work is the result of the “grande commande” from the Ministère de la Culture and the BnF. Céline Villegas is a self-taught Franco-Chilean photographer born in France in 1981. In her analog work mixing abstraction and reality, the photographer takes a unique look at reality and works in particular on portraits of territories and documentary projects. In these…
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This day dedicated to Sacha Goldberger was born around a drink with Séverine Morel one late afternoon in June. Sacha showed us a glimpse of his recent work and we wanted to know more. This is the path that we want to favor this fall: showing in depth the work of a photographer. Thanks to Carole Schmitz who organized this edition and is the author of all the texts. Jean-Jacques…
Studio Goldberger positions itself as a key player in the conception and realization of tailor made artistic and cultural projects, offering clients a turnkey approach. With nearly 20 years of experience, he provides a unique expertise, covering all the necessary stages to enhance the image and values of its clients. The DNA of Studio Goldberger lies in a constant pursuit of originality and uniqueness. Each project is an opportunity to…
Louis CXIV : A Visionary Fusion of History and Science Fiction With his series "Louis CXIV", Sacha Goldberger invites us on a fascinating journey through time, where the elegance of Louis XIV’s court meets a vision of the future. This project, born from a passion for history and a conversation with a member of the Château de Versailles association, represents one of the artist's most ambitious and accomplished works. Over…
Bad Ass Ginger : An Epic in Four Acts With "Bad Ass Ginger", Sacha Goldberger, a French photographer renowned for his bold visual creations, immerses us in a universe where the art of photography meets cinematic storytelling. This striking and unique photo series explores the theme of dual personalities and alter egos through sophisticated staging that combines retro aesthetics with modernity and a touch of surrealism. The concept for "Bad…
Animan : Revelation of a Savage Humanity Animan is a deeply introspective series born in a unique context: the post-COVID era. Through this work, Sacha Goldberger explores the inner transformations brought about by the pandemic, particularly the relationship we have with ourselves, our appearance, and our animal essence. This project, created using medium-format film with overprinting techniques, offers a reflection on our stripped-down humanity, exposing our latent animality and heightened…
Sacha Goldberger : Eroticism and Alternate Reality In the depths of a unique photographic universe, Sacha Goldberger invites us to explore the intricacies of "Secret Eden", a series where eroticism unfolds in all its complexity, at the crossroads of mystery and sensuality. This masterful work, the result of three years of meticulous creation, pushes the boundaries of the visible to open the door to the imagination, a place where each…
Extra Not So Terrestre : The Art of the Extraordinary in the Everyday A master of visual subversion, Sacha Goldberger plunges us into a universe where the extraordinary meets the everyday with "Extra Not So Terrestre". This photographic series, both fascinating and offbeat, blends the worlds of science fiction and retro nostalgia in a visual homage rich in both depth and humor. The idea for this series was born almost…
The Lady Does Not Vanish : A Feminist Reinterpretation of Hitchcockian Aesthetics In his photographic series "The Lady Does Not Vanish", Sacha Goldberger offers a striking reinterpretation of Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic universe. This homage to the master of suspense goes beyond merely imitating Hitchcock's iconic aesthetic; he transforms it to tell a story deeply rooted in contemporary issues of gender and representation. The photographer appropriates Hitchcock's visual codes tight framing,…