“Lartigue, el cazador de instantes felices. Fotografías a color (Lartigue, Hunter of Joyful Snapshots. Colour Photographs)” shows a surprising and almost unknown part of French artist Jacques Henri Lartigue’s work: his colour photographs. For the first time, a broad selection of these photographs have been devoted a large exhibition in Spain.
The exhibition highlights a singular element that defined his entire life: his ambition for capturing “the joyful snapshots” he witnessed and participated in.
“My God, ever since I was five or six years old, I’ve been begging you: please, let me photograph everything in colour!”
30 October 1952 (Extract from Lartigue’s memoirs, vol.3)
Dive into Lartigue’s world of colour and optimism through this video. Guided by Anne Morin, curator of the exhibition, discover curious facts about the French master and why colour was so important in his work and in his life.
Delve into Lartigue’s world of colour with the 360º virtual tour. You can view the exhibition hall, see all the works in full-screen mode, and read the explanatory texts on any computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
From home, and through the main works of the exhibition “Lartigue, the hunter of happy moments. Color photographs,” some of the key elements and interesting facts about the show are revealed. The video is completed with a workshop in which participants can create their own personal photo album in which, like Lartigue, they will compile all their happy moments. This is a way to introduce photography to the little ones, who will thus practice with those closest to them how to become master photographers.
Business days and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00 h.
Wednesdays from 11:00 to 15:00.
Weekends, days before holidays, and holidays, last entry into the exhibition is at 19:15h.
In order to preserve the work, the exhibition room must remain at a temperature of 21º
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