Jeff Wall

08/11/2024 - 25/01/2025

Gagosian 
2 rue de Ponthieu 
 
75008 Paris

www.gagosian.com   

 

The Gagosian gallery in New York is currently presenting an exhibition of works by Canadian photographer Jeff Wall, featuring five new pictures and several pieces not previously seen in the United States. Wall’s photography blends elements of painting, cinema, and literature, spanning from classic reportage to elaborate constructions. The exhibition showcases “near documentary” images like Young man wet with rain and Portrait in Noto, alongside new works such as 'Echo Park' and 'Maquette' for a monument. His approach ranges from spontaneous captures to meticulously staged scenes, reflecting his extensive exploration of photography’s breadth and complexity over several decades. The artist known for his large-scale back-lit photographs and his association with the Vancouver School of conceptual photography.