Photography as you've never seen it before! The Musée Maillol in Paris, in partnership with theTempora agency, invites you to discover an exhibition devoted to Andres Serrano, an artist who transcends the framework of traditional photography, from April 27 to October 20, 2024. In this exhibition, Andres Serrano, who defines himself as an"artist with a camera", offers an uncompromising look at themes such as religion, politics and the social divisions that animate today's America.
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Andres Serrano, a master in the art of portraiture, blends classical culture, particularly ancient painting, with elements of modern pop culture to create unique works. His photographs, though sometimes controversial, are a reflection on the contemporary individual and the contradictions of American society. Theexhibition highlights this duality, illustrated in particular by the Donald Trump phenomenon, which has become both a symptom and an emblem of this schizophrenic society. Serrano's work, by its often provocative nature, invites the viewer to deeply question the taboos of a puritanical America.
The Musée Maillol offers a particularly revealing exhibition, featuring 89 emblematic works byAndres Serrano. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover works that have sometimes provoked debate and even vandalism. Some pieces, considered shocking, will be presented in a dedicated space, allowing a complete and uncensored exploration of the artist's work.
Some of the artist's photographs have toured the world, others are less well known in France. In each shot, we find the same force, the same hard-hitting vision that Andres Serrano has of the world. The artist's portraits are both colorful and sober: they place the subject at the center of the image, compelling us to look at these individuals, to confront our preconceived ideas with the reality captured on film. His thematic series are just as striking: it's this raw reality that shocks and disturbs.
The Musée Maillol offers a powerful exhibition that honors the artist and his work, while giving us a different look at the United States from the 1980s to the early 2000s. All you have to do now is take a look!
Dates and Opening Time
From April 27, 2024 to October 20, 2024
Location
The Maillol Museum
59-61 Rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris 7
Access
Metro line 12 "Rue du Bac" station
Prices
Tarif jeune (6-18 ans): €12.5
Tarif réduit: €14.5
Plein tarif: €17.5
Official website
museemaillol.com
More information
Open daily from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm.
