Place(s) presents an ensemble of enigmatic works by internationally-known artist, theorist and teacher Victor Burgin (b. 1941, Great Britain).
This exhibition, which is taking place in parallel to That, a monographic exhibition at the Jeu de Paume in Paris, looks back at the decisive changes in Burgin’s approach between 1976 and 1984.
After a period during which he appropriated advertising images, he began taking his own black & white photos that were informed by a street photography aesthetic. Combining words and images, his works focused on issues such as the class struggle and gender discrimination, providing a critical analysis of the politics of representation and the construction of ideology, while exploring the multiple interpretations of images.
The works on show produced between 1976 and 1984 bear witness to a period of artistic explorations anchored in the realities of society. They correspond to a desire to analyse and deconstruct the ways in which the world is represented, whether consciously or subconsciously. To this end, Victor Burgin made use of two powerful narrative tools: words and pictures. He developed a practice that culminated in the association of photos and texts in works that represented a counter discourse to accepted ideology. His strategy evolved according to his ongoing reflections on the question and new sources of inspiration.
October 14, 2023 - January 21, 2024
Wednesday - Friday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday - Sumday: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Centre photographique d'Ile de France
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