Gilles Saussier's Documentary Turn at Frac Haute-Normandie
Gilles Saussier, disillusioned with photojournalism after working in the field from 1989 to 1994, has since developed a documentary practice informed by visual anthropology. His approach echoes the critical social documentary of Allan Sekula. An exhibition of his work was held at Frac Haute-Normandie in Sotteville-lès-Rouen from May 21 to August 23, 2015, as reported in artpress issue 425 (September 2015, p. 23).
Key facts
- Gilles Saussier worked as a photojournalist from 1989 to 1994.
- He was disappointed with photojournalism.
- His current documentary approach is informed by visual anthropology.
- His work echoes Allan Sekula's critical social documentary.
- The exhibition took place at Frac Haute-Normandie.
- The exhibition ran from May 21 to August 23, 2015.
- The exhibition was in Sotteville-lès-Rouen.
- The report appeared in artpress issue 425, September 2015, page 23.
Entities
Artists
- Gilles Saussier
- Allan Sekula
Institutions
- Frac Haute-Normandie
- artpress
Locations
- Sotteville-lès-Rouen
- France
Sources
- artpress —