Patrick Faigenbaum's Dual Exhibitions in Paris and Cherbourg
In late 2011, two exhibitions showcasing the work of photographer Patrick Faigenbaum were launched: one at the Musée de la Vie romantique in Paris, running from September 27, 2011, to February 12, 2012, and another at Le Point du Jour in Cherbourg, which took place from October 23, 2011, to January 22, 2012. The Paris exhibition, titled "Paris proche et lointain, 1972-2011," presents previously unseen pieces focused on the Paris area, while the Cherbourg display offers a retrospective covering 1973-2008. Faigenbaum, a distinguished French photographer, has yet to hold a significant exhibition at a prominent Paris venue. His work highlights the concept of image as thought, featuring precise prints and a poignant portrait of his mother. The Cherbourg exhibition emphasizes plasticity over storytelling, with text by critic Damien Sausset.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Musée de la Vie romantique, Paris: Sept 27, 2011 – Feb 12, 2012
- Exhibition at Le Point du Jour, Cherbourg: Oct 23, 2011 – Jan 22, 2012
- Paris show: unpublished work on Paris region, 1972-2011
- Cherbourg show: monographic retrospective, 1973-2008
- Faigenbaum is a French photographer of the 1980s generation
- Other artists of that generation: Jean-Luc Moulène, Suzanne Laffont, Jean-Marc Bustamante, Jean-Louis Schoellkopf, Jean-Louis Garnell
- Faigenbaum's work emphasizes image as mode of thought, not spectacle
- Prints are meticulous with vibrant surfaces and nuanced tones
- Paris exhibition includes portrait of his mother, references to classical art
- Cherbourg exhibition focuses on plastic force of images
- Text by Damien Sausset
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Faigenbaum
- Jean-Luc Moulène
- Suzanne Laffont
- Jean-Marc Bustamante
- Jean-Louis Schoellkopf
- Jean-Louis Garnell
- Graigie Horsfield
- Damien Sausset
Institutions
- Musée de la Vie romantique
- Le Point du Jour
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Cherbourg
- Rungis
Sources
- artpress —