The Galerie Polka is quite active in the field of photography. Alongside their magazine, under the leadership of the girl of Ipanema, they also display regular exhibitions at their home rue Saint-Gilles. Pushing the door of the gallery is the gateway to a different universe. Behind the classical Parisian storefront, you discover the cour de Venise, a haven of peace in the midst of Paris. There, a bigger exhibition space displays the artists carried by Polka. This time around, an old acquaintance, an old friend, presented well-known stunning photographs of the world: Sebastião Salgado. Despite all the previously mentioned hesitations, his photography is everlasting and keeps touching the soul. His pictures are not just pictures; they are visual testimonies of the world’s struggles, hopes, and wonders, carrying an emotional weight that stays long with me after I see them. Each of his photographs tells a story, capturing the splendors of the (still) untouched natural world. No need to apologise and just enjoy the awe.
