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PARIS PHOTO 2024: PHOTOGRAPHY'S GRAND RETURN TO THE GRAND PALAIS

After three years in temporary pop-up venues, Paris Photo made a triumphant return to its historic home at the Grand Palais for its 27th edition. With 240 exhibitors from 34 countries spread across 21,000 m², the fair displayed an impressive range of work, pulling in a record 80,000 visitors over four days. Notable guests like photographers Martin Parr and Rania Matar, installation artist Zineb Sedira, and designer Michèle Lamy were among those exploring the vast selection of contemporary and historical photography.

The fair’s spotlight moment comes from special guest and filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, who curates a surrealist-inspired selection of 28 works, reflecting his longstanding ties to photography. Jarmusch’s curated section features everything from David Hockney to Robert Frank, alongside haunting images by Man Ray. Over in the new Voices sector, curators Sonia Voss, Elena Navarro, and Azu Nwagbogu bring together artists from Latin America and Eastern Europe, exploring memory, identity, and political expression through captivating pieces like Claudia Andujar’s A Sônia (1971). This new section is a must-see for its exploration of contemporary sociopolitical issues, displayed in the Southeast Gallery.

This year’s edition celebrated the centenary of André Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto through a selection of 34 surrealist-inspired photographs curated by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, whose personal connection to Surrealism brought depth to his selection. Iconic images by artists like David Hockney, Man Ray, and Peter Hujar reflected surrealism's impact on visual culture, while another tribute marked the centenary of Robert Frank, showcasing his works and releasing Film Works, a comprehensive collection of his films presented by German publisher Gerhard Steidl. Elles x Paris Photo, curated by Raphaëlle Stopin and supported by Women in Motion, continued its mission of amplifying women photographers, with female representation now approaching 40%, nearly double that of six years ago.

Paris Photo also hosted an extensive photobook sector with 45 publishers, including the renowned Delpire & Co., presenting rare books and new releases. Japanese publisher CASE impressed with Mineko Orisaku, a photobook featuring metallic Japanese ink and unique printing techniques. The fair's Aperture Photo Book Award honored Taysir Batniji for Disruptions, which examines virtual communication between Gaza and the diaspora, while the first prize went to Tsai Ting Bang for Born from the Same Root. This year’s offerings, which included conversations and signings from artists like Tyler Mitchell and interactive children’s activities under L is for Look, underscored Paris Photo’s role as an essential gathering for enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders alike.

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PARIS PHOTO 2024: PHOTOGRAPHY'S GRAND RETURN TO THE GRAND PALAIS

After three years in temporary pop-up venues, Paris Photo made a triumphant return to its historic home at the Grand Palais for its 27th edition. With 240 exhibitors from 34 countries spread across 21,000 m², the fair displayed an impressive range of work, pulling in a record 80,000 visitors over four days. Notable guests like photographers Martin Parr and Rania Matar, installation artist Zineb Sedira, and designer Michèle Lamy were among those exploring the vast selection of contemporary and historical photography.

The fair’s spotlight moment comes from special guest and filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, who curates a surrealist-inspired selection of 28 works, reflecting his longstanding ties to photography. Jarmusch’s curated section features everything from David Hockney to Robert Frank, alongside haunting images by Man Ray. Over in the new Voices sector, curators Sonia Voss, Elena Navarro, and Azu Nwagbogu bring together artists from Latin America and Eastern Europe, exploring memory, identity, and political expression through captivating pieces like Claudia Andujar’s A Sônia (1971). This new section is a must-see for its exploration of contemporary sociopolitical issues, displayed in the Southeast Gallery.

This year’s edition celebrated the centenary of André Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto through a selection of 34 surrealist-inspired photographs curated by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, whose personal connection to Surrealism brought depth to his selection. Iconic images by artists like David Hockney, Man Ray, and Peter Hujar reflected surrealism's impact on visual culture, while another tribute marked the centenary of Robert Frank, showcasing his works and releasing Film Works, a comprehensive collection of his films presented by German publisher Gerhard Steidl. Elles x Paris Photo, curated by Raphaëlle Stopin and supported by Women in Motion, continued its mission of amplifying women photographers, with female representation now approaching 40%, nearly double that of six years ago.

Paris Photo also hosted an extensive photobook sector with 45 publishers, including the renowned Delpire & Co., presenting rare books and new releases. Japanese publisher CASE impressed with Mineko Orisaku, a photobook featuring metallic Japanese ink and unique printing techniques. The fair's Aperture Photo Book Award honored Taysir Batniji for Disruptions, which examines virtual communication between Gaza and the diaspora, while the first prize went to Tsai Ting Bang for Born from the Same Root. This year’s offerings, which included conversations and signings from artists like Tyler Mitchell and interactive children’s activities under L is for Look, underscored Paris Photo’s role as an essential gathering for enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders alike.

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PARIS PHOTO 2024: PHOTOGRAPHY'S GRAND RETURN TO THE GRAND PALAIS

After three years in temporary pop-up venues, Paris Photo made a triumphant return to its historic home at the Grand Palais for its 27th edition. With 240 exhibitors from 34 countries spread across 21,000 m², the fair displayed an impressive range of work, pulling in a record 80,000 visitors over four days. Notable guests like photographers Martin Parr and Rania Matar, installation artist Zineb Sedira, and designer Michèle Lamy were among those exploring the vast selection of contemporary and historical photography.

The fair’s spotlight moment comes from special guest and filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, who curates a surrealist-inspired selection of 28 works, reflecting his longstanding ties to photography. Jarmusch’s curated section features everything from David Hockney to Robert Frank, alongside haunting images by Man Ray. Over in the new Voices sector, curators Sonia Voss, Elena Navarro, and Azu Nwagbogu bring together artists from Latin America and Eastern Europe, exploring memory, identity, and political expression through captivating pieces like Claudia Andujar’s A Sônia (1971). This new section is a must-see for its exploration of contemporary sociopolitical issues, displayed in the Southeast Gallery.

This year’s edition celebrated the centenary of André Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto through a selection of 34 surrealist-inspired photographs curated by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, whose personal connection to Surrealism brought depth to his selection. Iconic images by artists like David Hockney, Man Ray, and Peter Hujar reflected surrealism's impact on visual culture, while another tribute marked the centenary of Robert Frank, showcasing his works and releasing Film Works, a comprehensive collection of his films presented by German publisher Gerhard Steidl. Elles x Paris Photo, curated by Raphaëlle Stopin and supported by Women in Motion, continued its mission of amplifying women photographers, with female representation now approaching 40%, nearly double that of six years ago.

Paris Photo also hosted an extensive photobook sector with 45 publishers, including the renowned Delpire & Co., presenting rare books and new releases. Japanese publisher CASE impressed with Mineko Orisaku, a photobook featuring metallic Japanese ink and unique printing techniques. The fair's Aperture Photo Book Award honored Taysir Batniji for Disruptions, which examines virtual communication between Gaza and the diaspora, while the first prize went to Tsai Ting Bang for Born from the Same Root. This year’s offerings, which included conversations and signings from artists like Tyler Mitchell and interactive children’s activities under L is for Look, underscored Paris Photo’s role as an essential gathering for enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders alike.