The Museum of Fine Arts Le Locle was born shortly after the invention of photography, but it only very recently began to include this medium in its exhibitions. It may be worth recalling that when it originated in the 19th century, photography was regarded with distrust – « humble servant of the sciences and arts », wrote Baudelaire. Before making its entrance into museums, photography found its way in magazines. A good number of them owe their success to their photographers. What would LIFE, Vogue, or Vanity Fair be without photography? The numerous screens that characterise the 21st century have taken on the mantle. Without the images that they diffuse and produce by billions, we would be a little less attracted by these « extensions of body and mind »
Entre l’art et la mode, Photographies de la collection Carla Sozzani
June 18-October 15, 2017
Musée des beaux-arts
Marie-Anne-Calame 6
CH – 2400 Le Locle
T +41 (0)32 933 89 50
Opening: June 17, 6pm
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Musée des beaux-arts
Marie-Anne-Calame 6 CH – 2400 Le Locle
June 18, 2017 to October 15, 2017
