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Paris Photo 2007: Celebrity vs. Price in Photography Market

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

At Paris Photo, held from November 15 to 18, 2007 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, Judith Benhamou examines the relationship between a photograph's fame and its market value. The article explores how some highly celebrated works remain affordable, while lesser-known pieces can command high prices, questioning the conventional link between artistic renown and monetary worth.

Key facts

  • Paris Photo took place from November 15 to 18, 2007
  • Event held at Carrousel du Louvre in Paris
  • Article written by Judith Benhamou
  • Article published in artpress
  • Topic: relationship between celebrity and price in photography

Entities

Institutions

  • Paris Photo
  • Carrousel du Louvre
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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