« PHOTOgraphies » : le ministère de la Culture et GrandPalaisRmnÉditions publient l'ouvrage du Bicentenaire de la photo

"PHOTOgraphies," released by the Ministry of Culture and GrandPalaisRmnÉditions, is overseen by the Bicentennial Scientific Council of Photography, led by Dominique de Font-Réaulx, the general curator at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Sixteen historians specializing in photography were invited to write texts on freely chosen photographic themes, detailing how these themes shaped their perspectives and thoughts. These scholarly yet personal contributions offer a fresh interpretation of the medium's history, usage, and dissemination, presenting often novel viewpoints grounded in a deep understanding of the works. Designed by Aurélien Farina, the layout harmonizes images and text, featuring double pages that blend narratives with photographs, interviews, and reviews. The book spans two centuries of photography, from the earliest permanent images of the early 19th century to contemporary practices. The scientific council includes Éléonore Challine, Alexia Fabre, Michel Poivert, Pierre Singaravélou, and Antonio Somaini, while contributors include Sylvie Aubenas, Quentin Bajac, Christine Barthe, Clara Bouveresse, Clément Chéroux, Daniel Foliard, Peter Geimer, Christian Joschke, Anaïs Mauuarin, and Paul-Louis Roubert.