WICE Photographers at Work |
November in Paris is full of promise … especially for
photography lovers. Officially,
Paris’ month-long tribute to photography (Mois de la Photo) occurs in even-numbered years. But, France seems to
embrace photography all the time. Perhaps because the Frenchmen Niépce and
Daguerre were leaders in the invention of modern photography or perhaps because
so many great photographers left creative footprints in the streets of Paris.
Whatever the reason, even the odd-numbered-year Novembers offer a variety of
exhibits and events.
First Permanent Photo: Joseph Niépce (circa 1826) |
Every year (even and odd), more than 100 international
galleries convene in Paris for Paris Photo (this
year from November 10-13 at the Grand Palais). Thousands of photographs
(vintage and contemporary) are displayed … more than most eyes (and brains) can
handle in a single visit. This year, African photography will be celebrated in
several special exhibits (including one at the Gare du Nord). For more
information click here.
And that’s just the beginning of the photographic feast.
There’s much more!
Fotofever (35 galleries) at the Espace Pierre Cardin (11-13
November) (click here)
NoFound Photo Fair (11-14 November) (click here)
Photo Festival of Saint Germain des Prés (4-30 November)
(click here)
Les Rencontres photographiques sponsored by the 10th
arrondissement (click here).
Photographic auctions at Sotheby’s, Drouot, and Christie’s.
Exhibits at the Jeu de Paume (Diane Arbus), Petit Palais
(Women in India), Fondation Cartier-Bresson (Lewis Hine), and Maison Européenne
de la Photographie (Martine Franck and William Klein).