Paris art enthusiasts have an exceptional selection of photography exhibitions to explore this November, featuring works by acclaimed artists including Felipe Romero Beltrán, Aurore Bagarry, Julie Balagué, and Sibylle Bergemann. The city's vibrant photography scene offers diverse perspectives through carefully curated exhibitions and photography fairs that showcase both emerging and established talents.
One of the standout exhibitions features Colombian photographer Felipe Romero Beltrán's powerful series titled "Dialect," which documents the daily lives of nine young Moroccan men awaiting refugee status in Seville, Spain. Born in 1992, Romero Beltrán spent three years, from 2020 to 2023, capturing intimate moments within a migrant center where time moves with deceptive slowness and false gentleness.
The exhibition presents approximately twelve prints displayed within a wooden structure that evokes a grated room, reflecting the confined nature of the subjects' circumstances. Romero Beltrán's photographs reveal the everyday reality of these young men who have been waiting for months to receive official refugee status. The images are characterized by warm colors and frequently show the subjects shirtless, creating an atmosphere of vulnerability and humanity.
The photographer's approach captures both spontaneous moments of connection and more contemplative scenes. Some images show the bonds between the young men, such as one touching photograph where a young man holds a mirror for another who is shaving. These candid shots are interspersed with other carefully composed images that document their shared experience of waiting and uncertainty.
This exhibition represents just one of many photography shows currently enriching Paris's cultural landscape this November. The weekly updated selection of photography exhibitions and fairs ensures that visitors can discover fresh perspectives and artistic approaches throughout the month, making Paris a premier destination for photography enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
