The bustling metropolis of New York has no shortage of cultural institutions: the International Center of Photography, the recent Fotografiska gallery and the very famous MOMA appear to be crossroads of world photographic art. Passing through the Big Apple? Blind has selected for you 5 exhibitions to see in New York at the moment.
Echo of the glamor of yesteryear: “Play the part, Marlene Dietrich »
At the heart of New York’s artistic excitement, the new exhibition “ Play the part : Marlene Dietrich » is presented as a tribute to the timeless icon of cinema and fashion, Marlene Dietrich. This exhibition is presented at theInternational Center of Photography (ICP) until January 8, 2024. Treat yourself to a fascinating dive into the world of Dietrich, his cinematographic career, but also his indelible influence in the world of fashion.
Through a series of captivating photos from the most renowned photographers (Irving Penn and Edward Steichen, to name a few), the visitor is invited to explore the evolution of the actress. From his beginnings in Berlin to his consecration in Hollywood, each image reveals the multiple facets of a personality that is both mysterious and charismatic. The photographic look of the exhibition is intended to be intimate, but grandiose. The selection of photos testifies to the undeniable aura of Dietrich, a true muse for photographers.
Life companions: our animals in the contemporary lens with “Best in Show »
The Fotografiska gallery, a showcase located in the vibrant Flatiron district of Manhattan, presents Best in Show, an ode to our faithful companions. Open until February 26, 2024, this exhibition is an opportunity to explore the deep relationship between humans and their pets.
The photographs invite us to rethink the place of our so-called “pet” animals alongside us. Who accompanies whom? Through the lens of contemporary photographers, each shot succeeds in capturing moments of complicity, play or reflection that any master will have known. A true celebration of these unwavering bonds uniting us to our four-legged friends. From the intimate portrait of Robin Schwartz to the amusing shots of dogs taking a bath by Sophie Gamand, Fotografiska’s selection of photographs has the gift of touching and moving.
Double Pomeranian 2012 ©Dolly Faibyshev
Côtes de la Manche, Guadeloupe, New Orleans: Three perspectives at the International Center of Photography
Return to the International Center of Photography (ICP) to experience the exhibition “ Immersion », open until January 15, 2024. Three photographers offer a photographic exploration of three very distinct places on the globe: the northern coast of France, the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, and the city of New Orleans.
- Raymond Meeks presents a series of photos taken in France, from the Spanish border to the beaches of Calais. The selection of photographs modestly reproduces the journey made by the migrants in search of a better life. No portraits of these stowaways, but only a focus on the obstacles encountered.
- Vasantha Yogananthan, focusing on The New Orleanspays homage to a vibrant city, rich in contrasts.
© Vasantha Yogananthan © Gregory Halpern
Chronicles of the Hudson Valley with Andrew Moore
The Yancey Richardson gallery welcomes until January 21, 2024, “ Whiskey Point and Other Tales “. This captivating exhibit by Andrew Moore explores the rich history and natural beauty of the Hudson Valley, just a stone’s throw from the Big Apple. Through a series of large format photographs, Moore invites viewers on a visual journey: each image tells a story, mixing past and present, ruin and rebirth.
His works are infused with vibrant color nuances and fascinating details. You will undoubtedly appreciate the photo Whiskey Point, East Kingston, where the spontaneous presence of another photographer in front of the Hudson River undermines Moore’s work. Each of the works depicts the Hudson Valley as a landscape where nature and remains coexist in a certain melancholic harmony. This exhibition invites us to reflect on the transformation of landscapes and their memory. Moore, with his singular artistic eye, captures the essence of places steeped in history, far away, but familiar to New Yorkers.
An-My Lê, between Mekong and Mississippi
A visit to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is essential before August 6, 2024. The world-famous institution is offering a fascinating exhibition by the artist An-My Lê, entitled “ Between two rivers/Giữa hai giòng sông/Between two rivers“. This exhibition offers an immersion into the world of An-My Lê, a Vietnamese and American photographer. His work explores the complexity of landscapes and people marked by war.
Did you know ? An-My Lê, between Vietnam and the United States
Lê was born in Vietnam in 1960. In 1975, she moved to the United States as a political refugee following the fall of Saigon. Her dual perspective is therefore that of the two mythical rivers: through her photos, she links the tumultuous waters of the Mekong to those of the Mississippi.
Lê, known for her ability to capture the disturbing beauty of conflict and post-conflict scenes, presents here a series of large-scale photographs. Far from being just photojournalism, each photo actually makes us think about the themes of identity, memory, displacement, and diaspora. His images, both harrowing in violence and full of depth, offer an original perspective on how environments and humans are shaped by the history of conflict.
Points to remember:
- The International Center of Photography is hosting two fascinating exhibitions simultaneously: Play the part et Immersion.
- Come to the Fotografiska gallery before February 26, 2024 for “ Best in show “. An exhibition as touching as it is revealing of the bonds uniting us to our four-legged companions.
“Whiskey Point and Other Tale” and “Between two rivers/Giữa hai giòng sông/Between two rivers” explore the transformations of nature and man, between past and present.
2023-12-12 14:42:05
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