This new exhibit takes us on a journey through America from the 50s to the 70s

Old movies, musicals, Gershwin's music… The United States fascinate as much as they intrigue. While they are now omnipresent in the media and on social networks, giving the entire world a glimpse of the culture  of this country across the Atlantic, what it looked like during the 1950s to the 1970s is much more hazy. It’s exactly this period that the new exhibition at the Galerie Rouge in the 4th arrondissement is dedicated to, titled American Street Photography. 

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Six photographers in the spotlight

Take a close look at the showcased snapshots and let yourself be carried away into the streets of New York, Chicago, or even San Marcos. Totally dedicated to street photography, this collective exhibition features several photographers: Louis Faurer, Jill Freedman, Dave Heath, Danny Lyon, Joseph Sterling, and Garry Winogrand. While each of them has a unique vision of photography and a distinct way of capturing their surroundings, they all focus on portraying the spirit of the American people.

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Being a Witness to Great Social Movements Through Photography

These stunning black and white photographs showcase portraits of anonymous Americans, representing American society from the 1950s to the 1970s. With their cameras in hand, they capture everyday life while also documenting significant movements and social upheavals. Through the lens of photography, these six artists highlighted post-war America, as well as the feminist revolution and the emancipation of racial minorities. By grounding their aesthetics in authenticity and spontaneity, they successfully illustrated the paradoxes of American society. A remarkable photographic exhibition, waiting to be discovered at the Galerie Rouge.