Paris Photo 2022: Fashion Photography Takes Center Stage at Grand Palais Éphémère
The 25th Paris Photo took place from November 10 to 13, 2022, at the Grand Palais Éphémère, showcasing more than 130 galleries and publishers from 31 nations, emphasizing the interplay between contemporary art and fashion photography. Gallerist Michael Hulett remarked on the fusion of traditional fashion photography with modern pieces, highlighting a resurgence of analog film. Noteworthy exhibits included Joana Choumali's 'Alba’hian' series at Loft Gallery in Casablanca, Mous Lamrabat's critique of North African stereotypes, and Boyt's 1977 photographs of Bella Freud at England & Co. Other participating galleries were Flowers Gallery, Gallery Fifty One, Fahey/Klein Gallery, and Staley-Wise Gallery. The event strengthened the connection between Paris Photo and the fashion world, complemented by additional events.
Key facts
- 25th edition of Paris Photo held November 10-13, 2022 at Grand Palais Éphémère
- Over 130 galleries and publishers from 31 countries participated
- Gallerist Michael Hulett praised the blend of classic fashion photography with contemporary works
- Joana Choumali presented 'Alba’hian' using mixed media collage, embroidery, quilting, and photomontage
- Mous Lamrabat used opulent drapes to challenge North African stereotypes
- Boyt's 1977 images from King's Road featured Bella Freud in Vivienne Westwood's bondage suit
- Flowers Gallery represented Lorenzo Vitturi and Gabby Laurent
- Jacques Sonck's analog photography exhibited at Gallery Fifty One
Entities
Artists
- Joana Choumali
- Mous Lamrabat
- Boyt
- Bella Freud
- Vivienne Westwood
- Malcolm McLaren
- Lorenzo Vitturi
- Gabby Laurent
- Jacques Sonck
- Diane Arbus
- Man Ray
- Irving Penn
- Horst P. Horst
- Herb Ritts
Institutions
- Paris Photo
- Grand Palais Éphémère
- Peter Fetterman Gallery
- Loft Gallery
- England & Co
- Seditionaries
- Flowers Gallery
- Gallery Fifty One
- Fahey/Klein Gallery
- Staley-Wise Gallery
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Tulsa
- Oklahoma
- United States
- Santa Monica
- California
- Casablanca
- Morocco
- King's Road
- London
- United Kingdom
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- New York
- New York City