Gallery FIFTY ONE presents a new group exhibition. It brings together a remarkable collection of works by renowned and lesser known photographers, including William Klein, Saul Leiter, Harry Gruyaert, Nobuyoshi Araki, Rineke Dijkstra, Walker Evans, and many others. These artists, each with their distinctive approaches, delve into the intricate interplay between subject and observer, presenting photographs that prominently feature one or more individuals as the focal point.
Rather than adhering to a fixed theme, How Wondrous the Other Through the Artist’s Glance offers an open invitation to reflect on the transformative power of the artist’s gaze. Every image serves as a portal into the unique relationship between photographer and subject, capturing moments that transcend mere documentation. The exhibition explores how photography elevates the act of looking, into an art form that questions identity, presence, and our shared humanity.
Through the works on display, viewers are prompted to consider questions that are both deeply personal and universally resonant: How do we perceive others? How does the act of observation shape our understanding of human connection? And how does an artist’s choices—of framing, focus, and context—transform fleeting moments into enduring works of art?
Each photograph tells a story, weaving a tapestry of diverse perspectives and visual narratives. From the intimate and introspective to the bold and provocative, the exhibition celebrates the richness and complexity of human interaction as seen through the lens of a camera. It invites us to pause, to look deeper, and to discover the profound wonder in seeing and being seen.
How Wondrous the Other Through the Artist’s Glance is a celebration of the human spirit, immortalised through the lens of photography. It reminds us of the timeless interplay between subject, observer, and artist—a dialogue that continues to shape how we understand ourselves and each other.
Featured artists: ARAKI Nobuyoshi, ARBUS Diane, ATWOOD Jane Evelyn, BALLEN Roger, BARRY Kate, BASSMAN Lillian, CARUCCI Elinor, DE BLOCK Stig, DE KEERSMAECKER Charlie, DEPARA Jean, DIJKSTRA Rineke, EVANS Walker, FAURER Louis, GHISOLAND Norbert, GRANNAN Katy, GRUYAERT Harry, KEÏTA Seydou, KERTESZ Andre, KLEIN William, KRAUSS Ingar, LARTIGUE Jacques Henri, LEITER Saul, MAIER Vivian, MICHALS Duane, MILLER Sandro, MORIYAMA Daido, NEWMAN Arnold, RAINER Arnulf, ROBYN Patrick, ROSS Judith Joy, SHERMAN Cindy, SIDIBE Malick, SONCK Jacques, SUTKUS Antanas, TELLER Jurgen, TEMPLETON Deanna, VAN DEN BRINK Mark, WOLF Michael, XIU Liang, YAMAMOTO Masao, YOORS Jan.
How Wondrous the Other Through the Artist’s Glance
February 22 – May 10, 2025
Opening: Saturday February 22nd, 2-6 pm
Gallery FIFTY ONE
Zirkstraat 20
2000 Antwerp, Belgium
+32 (0)3 289 84 58
www.gallery51.com
