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Alex S. Maclean's 'Passage du Désir' at Galerie Art:Act

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Alex S. Maclean's exhibition 'Passage du Désir' was held at Galerie Art:Act in Paris, France, from March 12 to April 27, 2003. The show featured Maclean's aerial photographs capturing abstract patterns of human intervention on landscapes. His work transforms industrial sites, agricultural fields, and urban developments into vibrant, painterly compositions, revealing the beauty and complexity of human impact on the environment. Maclean's images, often taken from small aircraft, emphasize color, form, and texture, blurring the line between photography and abstract painting. The exhibition included works from his series 'Over' and 'The Playgrounds of the World,' showcasing his unique perspective on the intersection of nature and human activity.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from March 12 to April 27, 2003
  • Held at Galerie Art:Act in Paris, France
  • Featured aerial photographs by Alex S. Maclean
  • Works included series 'Over' and 'The Playgrounds of the World'
  • Photographs depict abstract patterns of human intervention on landscapes
  • Images taken from small aircraft
  • Blurs line between photography and abstract painting
  • Focus on color, form, and texture

Entities

Artists

  • Alex S. Maclean

Institutions

  • Galerie Art:Act

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources