40th Rencontres d'Arles: From Delpire to Nan Goldin
The 40th edition of the Rencontres de la photographie in Arles, running from July 7 to September 13, 2009, offered a balanced mix of emerging and established photographers. Founded in 1970 by Lucien Clergue and Michel Tournier, the festival featured works spanning from Robert Delpire to Nan Goldin. Bernard Marcelis reviewed the event for art press n°360 (October 2009), noting the careful curation that blended historical and forward-looking figures.
Key facts
- The Rencontres de la photographie celebrated its 40th edition in 2009.
- The festival took place in Arles from July 7 to September 13, 2009.
- It was founded in 1970 by Lucien Clergue and Michel Tournier.
- The exhibition featured works from Robert Delpire to Nan Goldin.
- Bernard Marcelis reviewed the event for art press n°360 (October 2009).
- The curation balanced prospective and historical photographers.
- The festival was held at multiple venues in Arles.
- The review described the result as a 'savant dosage' of figures.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Delpire
- Nan Goldin
- Lucien Clergue
- Michel Tournier
- Bernard Marcelis
Institutions
- Rencontres de la photographie
- art press
Locations
- Arles
- France
Sources
- artpress —