The Art of Illumination

As part of the city’s Photographic Season 2019–2020, Clervaux in Luxembourg – known as the ‘Cité de l’image’ – presents a total of six open-air exhibitions under the shared title of ‘Still Light’. Two showcases, which opened in July 2020, are dedicated to the analysis of specific sources of light.

In his project ‘1h – One Hour’, German photographer Hans-Christian Schink distills his observations of the sun into mesmeric photographs. His images are the result of overexposures – so-called solarisations – which can only be achieved using analogue techniques.

Gilles Coulon’s series ‘White Night’ places linear fluorescent lights in relationship with their architectural surroundings. Captured in cities such as Shanghai, Paris, Helsinki, New York and Beijing, these evocative images show ordinary places – such as entrance halls, streets and underground car parks – in an entirely new light.

For further details visit Clervaux – Cité de l’image