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Philip-Lorca diCorcia's Photographic Narratives at Centre National de la Photographie

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Centre National de la Photographie in Paris is presenting an exhibition of works by American photographer Philip-Lorca diCorcia from January 14 to April 3, 2004. The show features his series 'A Storybook Life,' comprising 76 images that blend documentary style with fictional elements, drawing its title from children's books to highlight complex narratives within everyday life. Also on view is his earlier series 'Two Hours, Hollywood...' The exhibition explores diCorcia's distinctive approach to photography, which merges staged and candid moments.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs from January 14 to April 3, 2004
  • Venue: Centre National de la Photographie, Paris
  • Features series 'A Storybook Life' (76 images)
  • Also includes series 'Two Hours, Hollywood...'
  • DiCorcia combines documentary style with fictional beginnings
  • Title 'A Storybook Life' references children's books
  • Work highlights complex narratives of the banal everyday

Entities

Artists

  • Philip-Lorca diCorcia

Institutions

  • Centre National de la Photographie

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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