Paris-Chicago: The Photography of Jean-Christophe Ballot

June 13 - August 16, 2009

French architectural photographer Jean-Christophe Ballot celebrates the relationship between sister cities Chicago and Paris. The exhibition juxtaposes formally similar photographs of the two cities, creating a visually rich dialogue. Each image of Chicago is paired with an image of Paris to accentuate the similarities of the two urban centers. In addition to exterior architectural images, Ballot includes images of statuary and interior spaces from the Musée Rodin and the sculptor's studio in Paris.


LUMA is pleased to present the exhibition in partnership with the Alliance Française de Chicago, the French Cultural Services in Chicago and the City of Paris - Department of Cultural Affairs.  Additional promotional support provided by the Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International Program.  The project has been organized by Gayle Tilles, Jennifer Norback Fine Art, Inc. - Chicago and Galerie Beckel Odille Boïcos - Paris.

Images: (Left) Jean-Christophe Ballot, North Avenue at Bucktown, Chicago, Illinois, C-print, 2006. (Right) Jean-Christophe Ballot, Shadow of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, Silver gelatin print, 2003.