In 1936, just twenty-two years old, the young Danish Jette Bang, trained photographer and adventurer, left for Greenland for an eight month trip. She travelled along the west coast of the country in a sleigh and stayed in remote colonies where she shared the population’s daily life. From her numerous photographs, she created a collection and an account of the hunting culture at that time.
This trip was the first of six trips to Greenland, the last in 1961-62, two years before her death in 1964. During her time in Greenland, Jette Bang took more than 13,000 photos, and a selection of these photographs are on view at the Danish House in Paris through July 17, 2016.
Today, Jette Bang’s work is considered a vital contribution to the documentation of Greenland’s history. Her photos show unique aspects of the country that were never before addressed; photos of Inuit women, children, and their intimate moments are especially portrayed in the collection. By integrating into Inuit life, Jette Bang succeeded in photographing events and patterns of their everyday life without the slightest bit of artifice.
EXPOSITION
Jette Bang, témoignage du Groenland des années 1930 à 60
From May 13th to July 17th, 2016
Maison du Danemark
142 avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris
France
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