Chris Marker Exhibition at New Galerie de France, Paris

The New Galerie de France in Paris hosted an exhibition of works by Chris Marker from February 23 to April 5, 2008. The show presented a selection of the artist's multimedia projects, including films, photographs, and installations. Marker, known for his essay film "La Jetée" and his exploration of memory and time, has been a pivotal figure in experimental cinema and video art. The exhibition aimed to highlight his lesser-known photographic works alongside his iconic moving-image pieces. The gallery space was transformed to accommodate the diverse media, with projections and vitrines creating an immersive environment. This presentation marked one of the first comprehensive surveys of Marker's work in a Parisian gallery, offering insight into his cross-disciplinary practice. The exhibition ran concurrently with other Marker retrospectives in Europe, underscoring renewed interest in his oeuvre.