Guénola Pellen

2 months ago | blind-magazine.com | Guénola Pellen

Through 100 photographs, including the artist’s most iconic shots, the NGO – known for its advocacy of press freedom – highlights the discoveries of this versatile genius, whose evocative pseudonym means “Ray-Man”. It is a fitting editorial choice given the immense fascination that this icon of surrealist art continues to evoke. His emblematic Violon d’Ingres, which fetched over 10 million euros at auction in 2022, holds the distinction of being the most expensive photograph in history.

Dec 3, 2024 | blind-magazine.com | Guénola Pellen |A Publication

Even if you don’t realize it, you’re likely familiar with at least one portrait by Gisèle Freund (1908–2000). Consider her official portrayal of François Mitterrand as Head of State, seated in the Elysée Palace library, lips pursed in a restrained smile. Or her striking depictions of Frida Kahlo, radiant, and Diego Rivera—whom she humorously described as “ugly as a louse”—against his monumental frescoes.

Nov 25, 2024 | blind-magazine.com | Guénola Pellen |A Publication

Heads Up—Slow Down! Julie Jones, curator at the Musée National d’Art Moderne’s Photography Department, cautions the hurried visitor. “Barbara Crane’s works demand your time,” she states in the catalog for the exhibition she curated. “You must fully immerse yourself. To glance through these images quickly is to overlook the intricate internal logic that unfolds from a remarkable sense of wit.”To the discerning observer, Crane’s photographs unlock the myriad facets of her artistry.

Oct 23, 2024 | blind-magazine.com | Guénola Pellen |A Publication

Imagine attending a Rolling Stones concert where none of the band’s iconic tracks—Satisfaction, Paint it Black, or Sympathy for the Devil—are played. Would that frustrate you? If so, consider this a caveat: MoMA’s extensive exhibition on Robert Frank touches on virtually everything except The Americans, the landmark book that catapulted him to fame in 1958. This curatorial choice, as bold as it is surprising, aligns perfectly with Frank’s mindset following the publication of his iconic book.

Oct 8, 2024 | blind-magazine.com | Guénola Pellen |A Publication

Larry Gagosian’s venerable New York gallery is currently attracting a motley crew. It’s made up of the usual art world professionals, but also many young people with art student profiles. One of them, tattooed over much of his body, carries his drawing board like a backpack, carefully tied with leather straps and a bicycle chain. His girlfriend, her hair dyed pink, wears a bunny ear headband with disconcerting seriousness.