Paris Photo

Booth

Throughout history, photography has consistently drawn inspiration from the grand themes explored in painting, such as portraiture, landscapes, and still life. Delving into nearly 150 years of photographic history, we will present the evolution of various technical processes and the representation of inanimate objects.

Like the accomplished Flemish masters of the past, certain photographers skillfully capture reality with meticulous compositions, yielding strikingly precise depictions.

In contrast, others liberate themselves from the confines of the physical world, embarking on journeys to explore abstract forms, lines, colors, and textures. Through this pursuit, they create visually captivating, enigmatic, and occasionally aesthetically pleasing compositions that bear resemblance to advertising imagery.

We will present a wide range of materials, settings, lighting, and techniques, showcasing works ranging from Paul Aubry's albumen print and Robert Rauschenberg's polaroid to Robert Mapplethorpe's silver print, Ronit Porat's collage, and even Mathieu Bernard Reymond's images created using software and artificial intelligence.