Marc Simon - Balavoine
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Description from the seller
Marc Simon
Daniel Balavoine, around 1983-1985
Era silver print.
This photograph of Daniel Balavoine illustrates Marc Simon's direct, unadorned gaze, as a photographer and future head of the photo department at VSD magazine. Far from sophisticated staging, Simon favors a close proximity to his subject that reveals the singer's personality.
At that time, Daniel Balavoine was at the height of his career. An engaged singer-songwriter, he left a mark on French chanson with emblematic titles such as Le Chanteur, Mon fils, ma bataille, L'Aziza, or Tous les cris les SOS. His personality, a blend of sensitivity, energy, and commitment, shines through in this portrait, where the intensity of the gaze answers the sobriety of the composition.
Beyond its documentary interest, this photograph testifies to the aesthetics of grand press photojournalism of the 1980s. It recalls the essential role played by illustrated magazines, notably VSD, in the diffusion of a humanist and narrative photography, capable of capturing the major figures of their era with authenticity.
This print is a historical document as much as a photographic work, preserving the memory of an artist whose influence on French music remains considerable.
Seller's Story
THE TAYLOR GALLERY WORKSHOP
The Atelier / Galerie Taylor, located at 7, on the eponymous street in the 10th arrondissement in Paris, is a friendly place dedicated to photography. It was created thanks to image enthusiasts, José Nicolas, photographer and manager of the place with the support of Jean Vinégla.
Located a stone's throw from Place de la République, between rue du Château-d'eau and rue René-Boulanger, the place is dynamic, atypical and warm, resolutely turned towards sharing and mutual discovery of images at the 'international.
The Atelier / Galerie Taylor is familiarly inclined to exhibit film photography while remaining open to the wide range of contemporary imaging techniques.
It presents well-known and emerging photographers, with the aim of always surprising and arousing the curiosity of collectors and visitors.
Since its opening in September 2019, the Atelier / Galerie Taylor has carved out a good reputation, going from being a confidential place to a showroom recognized by professionals and collectors, both for the choice of its programming and for the quality of the prints on display.
Translated by Google TranslateMarc Simon
Daniel Balavoine, around 1983-1985
Era silver print.
This photograph of Daniel Balavoine illustrates Marc Simon's direct, unadorned gaze, as a photographer and future head of the photo department at VSD magazine. Far from sophisticated staging, Simon favors a close proximity to his subject that reveals the singer's personality.
At that time, Daniel Balavoine was at the height of his career. An engaged singer-songwriter, he left a mark on French chanson with emblematic titles such as Le Chanteur, Mon fils, ma bataille, L'Aziza, or Tous les cris les SOS. His personality, a blend of sensitivity, energy, and commitment, shines through in this portrait, where the intensity of the gaze answers the sobriety of the composition.
Beyond its documentary interest, this photograph testifies to the aesthetics of grand press photojournalism of the 1980s. It recalls the essential role played by illustrated magazines, notably VSD, in the diffusion of a humanist and narrative photography, capable of capturing the major figures of their era with authenticity.
This print is a historical document as much as a photographic work, preserving the memory of an artist whose influence on French music remains considerable.
Seller's Story
THE TAYLOR GALLERY WORKSHOP
The Atelier / Galerie Taylor, located at 7, on the eponymous street in the 10th arrondissement in Paris, is a friendly place dedicated to photography. It was created thanks to image enthusiasts, José Nicolas, photographer and manager of the place with the support of Jean Vinégla.
Located a stone's throw from Place de la République, between rue du Château-d'eau and rue René-Boulanger, the place is dynamic, atypical and warm, resolutely turned towards sharing and mutual discovery of images at the 'international.
The Atelier / Galerie Taylor is familiarly inclined to exhibit film photography while remaining open to the wide range of contemporary imaging techniques.
It presents well-known and emerging photographers, with the aim of always surprising and arousing the curiosity of collectors and visitors.
Since its opening in September 2019, the Atelier / Galerie Taylor has carved out a good reputation, going from being a confidential place to a showroom recognized by professionals and collectors, both for the choice of its programming and for the quality of the prints on display.
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Date of print
1980
Artist
Marc Simon
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Gallery
Title of artwork
Balavoine
Condition
Good condition
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Portrait
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