by Nicolas Genty | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
Saul Leiter had a distinctive approach to his art, often described as that of a “dilettante”—an amateur who pursues art for the sheer love of it rather than for professional acclaim. This approach resonates with the concept of the “Flâneur”, a...
by Nicolas Genty | Feb 22, 2025 | Blog
The Rijksmuseum presents a comprehensive exhibition on American photography, titled “First Major Survey of American Photography.” With over 200 pieces on display, the exhibit offers a thorough overview of American photography, featuring artists from...
by Nicolas Genty | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog
Visiting a photo exhibit by Sebastião Salgado always brings deep pleasure due to the perfection of the photos, setting, subject, lighting, and framing. However, it also evokes a sense of disbelief: too perfect, too beautiful to be fully real. I imagine Mr. Salgado in...
by Nicolas Genty | Feb 13, 2025 | Blog
John Lennon said it “Woman, I can hardly express, My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness, After all, I’m forever in your debt”… It took a while but we are getting there: we are finally recognizing the importance of women throughout history,...
by Nicolas Genty | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog
While in Barcelona for work, I was thrilled to discover that a major Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibition was taking place at Fundación Mapfre. For years, his work has been a source of inspiration for me; I have explored his books and attended exhibitions of his work...
by Nicolas Genty | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog
Fan Ho is one of these photographers making iconic photos while breathing, a second nature for him and a definite coup de coeur every time I see his images for me. Born in Shanghai, emigrated to Hong Kong in 1949, he relentlessly chronicled the life in his new home...
