But who really is Raymond Depardon? Born in 1942, the French artist multiplies hats (photographer, director and writer) and travels the world to take pictures and his look on the world. We recently saw his excellent documentary Les Habitants (Inhabitants) that lead us through the roads of France mixing glee and melancholia. This time, the Fondation Cartier-Bresson gives pride of place to photos on coated paper by organizing a wonderful exhibition.
From Glasgow’s inactive streets to Park Avenue’s luxury, the photographer bird-dogs indicative visions that mean more than moments. Thanks to clever composition, often geometrical, Raymond Depardon seizes atmospheres. Means are modest and no photograph is tawdry but the charm of his art works through journeys in an inexpressible manner.
Here is an artist that never stopped being on the road, doubting and moving. Never frozen, his work sometimes ends on blurry pictures that tell his liveliness.
Practical information:
“Traverser” by Raymond Depardon
Venue: Fondation Cartier-Bresson
From September 13 to December 17, 2017
Tuesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday
Rates: €8 (regular), €4 (reduced)
Dates and Opening Time
From September 13, 2017 to December 17, 2017
Location
Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation
79 Rue des Archives
75003 Paris 3
Access
Metro lines 3 and 11 "Art et Métiers" station, line 3 "Temple" station, metro line 8 "Filles du Calvaire" station.
Prices
tarif réduit: €4
tarif plein: €8
Recommended age
For all
