The third issue of the magazine The Eyes will hit the stands on October 14th. The Fall/Winter issue is devoted to the city of Berlin, following Brussels and London for the two previous issues. To celebrate its release, which is being held tonight at the Martin-Gropius-Bau, L’Oeil de la Photographie is devoting all of today to the latest issue of The Eyes.
The prevailing image in France is now that of chaos. That of a power impotent in the face of recession, giving up each and every promise and confronted with a growing opposition to austerity policies. As for Europe shoved around by populist waves, it remains unable to clearly assert itself on the international scene. No fatality here, however. In a globalized context, the European continent needs to affirm its distinctiveness and transcend past quarrels. In this year commemorating the great conflicts of the twentieth century and the fall of the Berlin wall, The Eyes examines the history of these peoples who are resisting their old demons, at least for now. Bearing this in mind, we follow photographer Stéphane Duroy who has explored Berlin since 1979, as past and present merge. Drawing our readers closer to fundamental European markers, we aim at a free, generous and confident Europe.
The specter of the crisis haunting the old continent should encourage us to revisit the spiritual and political testament of philosopher Simone Weil who in 1943, in the midst of a collapsing Europe, suggested a Prelude towards a declaration of duties to mankind: a demanding thought for future generations in times of crises.
Europeans would benefit from a rapprochement, sharing their challenges and doubts and reinventing a common project. In the field of ideas, Matthieu Pigasse in his book entitled Éloge de l’anormalité [the praise of abnormality], suggests a “New Deal” for France based on three essential reforms: create Europe, reform the State, and urge desire. In politics, Matteo Renzi modernizes the Italian State and revitalizes politics and democracy. In the field of images, photographers such as Marc Beckmann in Germany, Kirill Golovchenko in Ukraine or Maria Gruzdeva in Russia examine our territories, our cultures and our history with a fresh eye. Many of us throughout Europe are reaching out to those who can carry out this vision for a future in which Europeans will reflect one another, share their resources and look ahead!
Extrait de l’éditorial de Vincent Marcilhacy
MAGAZINE
The Eyes n°3
Europe & Photography
Fall-winter 2014
ISBN 9791092727050
20€
EVENTS
• Presentation of the new issue and discussion
As part of the European Month of Photography Berlin
On Friday 17 October, 2014 at 6pm
Panel discussion “How photography can make Europe move forward?” moderated by Vincent Marcilhcay, founder and publisher of The Eyes with Patrick Tournebœuf from Tendance Floue, Maurice Weiss from Ostkreuz and Marc Beckmann Talent C/O Berlin.
Martin-Gropius-Bau, auditorium cinema
Niederkirchnerstraße 7
10963 Berlin
Germany
• Slick Art Fair
The Eyes is partner of SLICK Attitude, the 9th edition of the SLICK fair.
From October 22 – 26 October 2014
Opening Tuesday 21 October 2014
Slick Art Fair
Pont Alexandre III
Port des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris
France
• Artazart Week
Artazart bookshop (Paris) puts The Eyes under the spotlights from thursday 6 to wednesday 12 of November, 2014.
To discover : The Eyes N°3 and its 12 new experiences in augmented reality, and the first book published in The Eyes Publishing collection, Conversations, gathering 24 interviews by Rémi Coignet major players in contemporary photography.
A launch party is scheduled Thursday, November 6th from 18:30!
Artazart
83 Quai de Valmy
75010 Paris
France
• Polycopies Book Market
See you on Polycopies book market’s boat!
Launch of the book Conversations by Rémi Coignet
On november 14th, 2014 from 1-4pm
Signature of limited edition prints by the photographers.
First book published by The Eyes Publishing, Conversations is a gathering of twenty six interviews between Rémi Coignet and the majors actors of contemporary photography.
Polycopies
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine – Port de Solferino
Face au 23, quai Anatole
75007 Paris
France
• Slick Attitude
