Nicolas Bouvier's Photography Exhibition at Musée de l'Élysée
An exhibition at the Musée de l'Élysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, presents the photographic work of Nicolas Bouvier (1929-1998), the Swiss writer and traveler. The show highlights Bouvier's belief that photography demands the same rigor as writing: "to put oneself in a state of vision, to have confidence, to be connected to the subject by deep affection or hatred." The exhibition draws from his travels, including a letter to painter-illustrator Thierry Vernet dated February 4, 1956, where Bouvier articulates this philosophy. It runs until a specific date not provided in the source.
Key facts
- Nicolas Bouvier was a Swiss writer and traveler (1929-1998).
- The exhibition is at the Musée de l'Élysée in Lausanne.
- Bouvier compared photography's demands to those of writing.
- He wrote to Thierry Vernet on February 4, 1956.
- The show features Bouvier's photographic work.
- Bouvier emphasized vision, confidence, and connection to subject.
- The exhibition is about Bouvier's travel photography.
- Thierry Vernet was a painter-illustrator.
Entities
Artists
- Nicolas Bouvier
- Thierry Vernet
Institutions
- Musée de l'Élysée
Locations
- Lausanne
- Switzerland