"Joie Collective – Apprendre à flamboyer!" is a new exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris that explores the cultural forms of togetherness and the dynamics within groups that foster joy in our everyday lives. It brings together a diverse range of artists and initiatives from France and around the world, inspired by festive and social activities, as well as music, aesthetics, leisure, politics, and utopian ideas in public spaces.
In 2017, British photographer Barry Falk traveled to Krakow to research his family history. However, this was just the beginning of a much larger, five-year photographic project, which not only aimed at genealogical research but also sought to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish history in Eastern Europe. The title 'In Search of Amnesia' reflects the tension between the desire to repress painful memories of traumatic events and the need to consciously preserve those memories.
Sam Youkilis (*1993) captures the longing of travel and the beauty of the everyday with attention to detail and vibrant colors. As a photographer and filmmaker, the New Yorker documents his daily observations – from a morning view from the window to seemingly trivial moments that he captures with his iPhone: the freshly served espresso, colorful market stalls, fishing boats, or tender human gestures.
"This book contains photographs from my five decade journey across five continents. I care about this book since it is the culmination of my journey, something for future generations..." Stephen Shames is an American photojournalist with more than five decades of experience. In his award-winning photo essays, he highlights social issues such as child poverty and racism.
Alice Cooper is an American rock musician, known as a pioneer of shock rock. He blends theatrical stage shows with dark lyrics and hits like "School's Out" and "Poison." Active since the 1970s, Cooper is considered a rock music icon.
Stefan is a master of vintage photography. He is a sought-after expert in handmade large-format silver and glass wet-plate photography. He works for advertising agencies, publishing houses, production companies, broadcasters, and music publishers around the globe ....
The exhibition 'Shadow Self – Portal to a Parallel World' at Huis Marseille presents works by five contemporary artists who challenge the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds, utilizing new technologies such as generative AI. The artists—Shuang Li, Charmaine Poh, Heesoo Kwon, Xiaopeng Yuan, and Diane Severin Nguyen—explore the concept of the "shadow self" that exists in parallel worlds, acting as a gateway to human creativity.