jean marc patras / galerie :
The book “Rois d’Afrique” by Daniel Lainé was published in 1991 by Arthaud Editors. In the epilogue, Jean François Bizot wrote “...it was essential to show the dynasties that exist in Africa, similar to the grand dukes of Liechtenstein or Luxembourg, because those too go back to the times of African Charlemagnes”. Sixteen years later, from this long and laborious project (marked by frequent travelling from 1988 to 1991) we are presented with a vibrant photographic account of the 1980s and 1990s that defines an irrefutable photographic style very much ahead of its time, with magestic, posed, sumptuous plates. In time for “the World’s First Photography Biennale”, Photoquai, when the walls of the city are covered with wonderful prints, it is of crucial importance to offer the best and latest photographic reproduction technology, as well as the space of our gallery, to these striking works of art, to the Kings of Africa. That is what will happen from 27 March to 18 April 2008, at the Jean Marc Patras gallery.
Opening Thursday 27 March 2008 Edidem Otu Ekpe Nyong, Nigeria
C- Print Color contrecollé sur aluminuim édition de 8+4EA, 100 x 100 cm, 2007
POUR DIFFUSION IMMEDIATE Chef Obrife Nwakaibe, Nigeria
C- Print contrecollé sur aluminuim édition de 8+4EA, 100 x 100 cm, 2007
DANIEL LAINÉ “ROIS D’AFRIQUE” 27 March - 31 May 2008 jean marc patras représente en exclusivité : Succession Seydou Keita, Samuel Fosso, Daniel Lainé, Aboudramane, John Kiyaya. Oeuvres disponibles : AES, Cheri Samba, Moké, Rotimi FaniKayodé, Bodys Isek Kingelez, Jean Depara,, Georges Lilanga Di Nyama, Cornélius Augustt Azaglo, Agbagli Kossi, Malik Sidibé, José Angel Toirac, Felipe Linares jean marc patras souhaite remercier Giorgio Gomelsky, Jean-François Bizot et Alain Lévy
jean marc patras / galerie 8 rue Sainte Anastase 75003 Paris. T + 33(0)1 42 72 23 88 E + info@jeanmarcpatras.com Contact press : Romaric Tisserand E + press@jeanmarcpatras.com Sur Rendez-vous. Ouvert au public le Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi de 15h à 18h30. Press Kit : Daniel Lainé Résumé, Biographie, Jpegs & TIF haute résolution sur demande.