It’s rare that such a talented group of photographers can be united under one small roof, but a gallery in Geneva, Switzerland, has managed to do this by bring together some of the most revered artists working today.
Presented by the Patricia Low Contemporary Gallery under the title of Nuit Blanche (White Night), the line-up includes several stars of the scene, particularly Gregory Crewdson, one the most celebrated photographers of our time; veteran American Philip-Lorca Dicorcia and the young brilliant German artist Florian Maier-Aichen.
But the highlight of the show will be down to Dan Holdsworth, a British visionary to say the least. His affection for surreal lighting and attention to mood is phenomenal (his only limited published book now goes for almost 500 Euros).
Dan Holdsworth - Untitled
The forthcoming exhibition explores the “paradox of light”. To be exact, “‘Night,’ with all its literary connotations of black magic and witching hours, shadowy lurkings, illicitness, and the unknown”, as the press release informs us. These photographers have constantly pushed boundaries, challenging notions of spirituality and the human condition all within the realm of the surreal.
We cannot recommend this event highly enough. Even if you’re outside of Switzerland; the trek is highly worth it. It’s definitely one of the most exciting events on the 2010 European art calendar.
The exhibition will only be open for a limited time from 19.03. - 15.05.10
Full line up-includes:
GREGORY CREWDSON
THOMAS DEMAND
PHILIP-LORCA DICORCIA
SYLVIE FLEURY
DAN HOLDSWORTH
AXEL HÜTTE
ANNETTE KELM
FLORIAN MAIER-AICHEN
KATHARINA SIEVERDING
PATRICIA LOW CONTEMPORARY
10, rue de l’Arquebuse, CH-1204 Geneva, Switzerland
To view all photos at the exhibition please visit Patricia Low Gallery online.
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