Whether they are to dazzle, raise awareness or make us think, the clichés speak about and with our world, without ever leaving anyone indifferent. From Paris to London via New York but also Marrakech, Melbourne and Tokyo, discovery of mythical galleries and museums to dive into the art of photography.
The European House of Photography in Paris
Opened in 1996, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, located in the art and culture district of the Marais in Paris, presents photography in all its forms. It celebrates the clichés (24000 works, videos (110), documentary films (800) and printed books (36000) in a plurality of themes and approaches, with an enriched collection since the 50s. Reportage, fashion, portrait… What to open up to a beautiful variety of universes that leaves no one indifferent.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) Photography Centre in London
His collection is today one of the most important in the world. The Photography Centre of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is composed of approximately 800,000 photographs covering the 1820s to the present day. Spread over seven galleries covering more than 1000m2, there is an interactive gallery exploring the operation and use of cameras, a room dedicated to the contemporary era, a library of more than 200000 books, a space on digital technology and a journey from the 1840s to today.
The International Center of Photography in New York
The International Center of Photography (ICP) is a leading institution in photography. Founded in 1974 by Cornell Capa, it was created to pursue the legacy of a ‘committed photography’ linked to a social and humanistic commitment through images, capable of educating and changing the world. “The ICP offers a space for open dialogue on the power of images” tells the site. More than 3000 photographers have been presented since its opening around 500 exhibitions.
C/O Berlin
On 2500 m2 of exhibition space, up to 12 exhibitions are organized at the C/O of Berlin in Germany. For a quarter of a century, this high European temple of contemporary and visual photography has collaborated with major international institutions by highlighting established artists (Annie Leibovitz, Nan Goldin, Sebastião Salgado…) and emerging talents. All this while offering various workshops for young people. Innovative initiatives, such as an AI-assisted photo contest, are also orchestrated.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Inaugurated in 1995, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum was the first public Japanese museum dedicated exclusively to photography and moving images. More than 37,000 works are preserved here around numerous annual exhibitions, about twenty. The room on the first floor also presents high quality works on the theme of art and humanity.
The House of Photography in Marrakech
Private structure created by Hamid Mergani and Patrick Manac’h, the Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech was inaugurated in 2009. In a former caravanserai restored, this gallery turns to the history and heritage of Morocco with photographs from 1870 to the 1950s. All in an exceptional setting with a sublime courtyard and breathtaking views of the medina.
Museum of Australian photography in Melbourne
The Australian Photography Museum (MAPh) is a national institution in the country. More than 3800 works from the 19th century to today are exhibited in Melbourne, focusing on local artists and their contribution to contemporary Australian culture.
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Featured photo : © DR – Victoria and Albert Museum
