Paolo Roversi at the Palais Galliera

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Inside the Palais Galliera museum of fashion and history found in the 16th arrondissement, an exhibition on the photographical work of Paolo Roversi is on display.  Focusing on the Italian photographer’s work spanning over 50 years, this exhibition demonstrates the way in which Roversi pioneered his own artistic style, worked closely with several fashions designers, and brought his subjects to life.  

Paolo Roversi @lesvisitesdemaud

Beginning with some of his first photographs and reaching all the way to the present day, you have the opportunity to observe an amazing assemblage of Roversi’s pieces.  The carefully curated collection of Roversi’s photographs showcases his own projects, including several series of models as well as the work with notable houses such as Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, or Dior.  With 140 pieces in this exhibition, you will be able to grasp the lavishbeauty of Roversi’s captivating polaroids and see how his art has evolved over the years of his career.

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Roversi’s work is both dark and severe, while also remaining vivid, saturated, and alive.  His unique style shines through in his choice to blend both black and white photography with eye catching, expressive pops of color.  Mimicking the contrast and chiaroscuro found in Roversi’s work, the Palais Galliera has set the perfect, dramatic scene for the display of his images.  Almost as if you are stepping into one of Roversi’s photographs, you will find the exhibition rooms fashioned in deep shades of crimson with elegant lighting.

Paolo Roversi @lesvisitesdemaud

The Palais Galliera has also laid out fashion magazines and lookbooks featuring the artist’s work.  You can find Roversi’s photos in action, casually displayed under the glass case.  Although the work of Paolo Roversi is of extraordinarily illusion, his photos are incredibly successful in capturing a garment, the wearer, and all associated emotions.  Artful, yet practical, these pieces illustrate Roversi’s creative imagination in a true editorial context.

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In addition to the fashion photography that has so far defined Roversi’s career, his portfolio also reveals his passion for portraiture.  In this exhibition, you will continue to uncover his portraits and nudes of models that are far more somber than his fashion photographs.  Though his portraiture style is severe, his subject’s identities are sharp and striking.

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Roversi sought to truly capture the likeness of his models, which is evident in the portraits on display of many celebrated figures, such as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.  His portraits reveal much more about his subjects than what is initially visible to the eye, so make sure to spend adequate time decoding each piece.  Around every corner, laying eyes on a new portrait–and a new personality–is always inevitable.

To visit the museum :

Palais Galliera / Exposition Paolo Roversi (03/16 to 07/14)
10 Av. Pierre 1er de Serbie
75116 Paris