Exhibition En Route: VIews from Atlanta and Marseille
Dates: - Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Presented by Villa Albertine, La Friche la Belle de mai, and Emory University in partnership with the High Museum of Art Atlanta, curated by Maria L. Kelly, the exhibition runs from September 17 to November 20. The exhibition marks the achievement of the City/Cité Atlanta x Marseille platform launched in 2022, putting in dialogue two major southern cities shaped by layered histories, migration, and strong cultural identities. Four artists, who completed residencies abroad, present new works developed through immersion and exchange. Marseille-based photographers Yohanne Lamoulère and Geoffroy Mathieu traveled to Atlanta, a major center for African American culture and a fast-growing metropolis. On the other hand, Atlanta-based artists Nydia Blas and Joshua Dudley Greer spent time in Marseille, an open port on the Mediterranean Sea with a cultural melting pot yet also marked by geographical and social divisions. Through photography, each artist navigated unfamiliar terrains, using the medium as a tool for meetings, observations, and reflections. In Atlanta, Yohanne Lamoulère immersed herself in high school marching bands, producing portraits and dynamic scenes that capture discipline, pride, and collective energy. Geoffroy Mathieu explored the sprawling, car-oriented city on foot, documenting improvised pedestrian routes and the individuals who move through terrains not designed for walking. In Mars... Image credit: ©En Route More information: https://openagenda.com/bicentenaire-photographie-fr/events/exposition-en-route-views-from-atlanta-and-marseille Source: Event information supplied by Bicentenaire de la Photographie - 2026-2027 (official OpenAgenda) — OpenAgenda open-licence event data.
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