Fernell Franco's Cali Clair-Obscur at Fondation Cartier
The Fondation Cartier in Paris presents 'Fernell Franco – Cali Clair-Obscur', a retrospective of the Colombian photographer (1942–2006) whose work blends documentary and personal art. Franco, self-taught, moved to Cali in 1951 and was influenced by Mexican cinema, film noir, and Italian neorealism. His series 'Prostitutas' (1972) debuted at Ciudad Solar, exploring the dark side of commercialized female sexuality in Buenaventura. Franco's black-and-white images emphasize chiaroscuro, reflecting Cali's harsh light and social contrasts. Key series include 'Interiores' (1979), capturing disappearing South American culture, and 'Amarrados' (1980–1995), which ties packaging to death and violence. The exhibition runs until June 5, 2016.
Key facts
- Fernell Franco was born in Versailles in 1942 and died in Cali in 2006.
- The exhibition is titled 'Fernell Franco – Cali Clair-Obscur'.
- It is held at Fondation Cartier in Paris.
- The exhibition runs until June 5, 2016.
- Franco's family moved to Cali in 1951.
- His first independent series was 'Prostitutas' in 1972.
- The series 'Interiores' was first exhibited in 1979.
- The series 'Amarrados' was created between 1980 and 1995.
Entities
Artists
- Fernell Franco
Institutions
- Fondation Cartier
- Ciudad Solar
- Fundación Fernell Franco Cali
- Toluca Fine Art
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Cali
- Colombia
- Versailles
- Buenaventura