In Review | The 19th Annual Paris Photo

Juergen Teller, “I am Forty”, 2004. Image courtesy of Suzanne Tarasieve.

The 19th edition of Paris Photo began with a scintillating ray of hope, illuminating some of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring photography, photographers, and galleries from across the world. November 12th capped off without a hitch at the Grand Palais along the Champs Elysées. More than 140 galleries from more than 33 countries were on hand to exhibit. Just a few weeks before, locals and tourists were treated to a teaser of things to come while visiting the adjacent Foire d’Automne, where several dozen exhibitors displayed their work. 

The inaugural day of Paris Photo saw people come in droves. Unfortunately the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday November 13th brought the fair to a violent, screeching halt. The fair ultimately closed its doors on the 13th out of respect for the lives lost at Stade de France, Bataclan Le Petit Cambodge and Belle Equipe, and in order to observe the current state of emergency issued in Paris. The festival administration released a press release expressing their condolences and ultimately decided not to reopen for the closing ceremony on Sunday November 15th. Those of us who were able to visit Paris Photo on the 12th and/or 13th were treated to a magnificent world of wonder viewed through the photographer’s lense.

Highlights of Paris Photo 2015:

Paris Photo returns to Los Angeles April 29th-May 1st 2016.
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