A striking new exhibition at Les Ateliers des Capucins in Brest showcases the dramatic transformation of the French port city through aerial photographs taken across different decades. Running until early January 2026, "Brest Seen from the Sky" presents a unique perspective on urban evolution by displaying aerial shots of identical locations captured by two photographers from different generations.
The exhibition features the work of Robert Gernot, whose aerial photographs of Brest span three decades from 1975 to 2005, alongside contemporary images taken by Julien Creff in 2025. This side-by-side comparison offers visitors a compelling visual journey through time, revealing how the city has changed and developed over the past half-century.
Gernot presented the exhibition on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Les Capucins, explaining the significance of capturing the same locations from aerial perspectives across different time periods. The photographer's extensive collection, accumulated over thirty years, provides a comprehensive documentary record of Brest's urban development and transformation.
The exhibition concept allows viewers to witness firsthand the evolution of Brest's landscape, architecture, and infrastructure. By photographing identical locations decades apart, the two photographers have created a powerful visual narrative that chronicles the city's growth, reconstruction, and modernization efforts over time.
Visitors to Les Ateliers des Capucins can explore this fascinating photographic retrospective through early January 2026, offering an extended opportunity to appreciate both the artistic merit of aerial photography and the historical significance of documenting urban change over multiple generations.
