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November 14, 2023

The exhibition ‘Enigma’ with works by Leica photographer Roger Ballen opens at Les Douches la Galerie in Paris on November 18, 2023.
This autumn, Les Douches La Galerie in Paris presents a solo show by Roger Ballen – marking the venue’s first exhibition of the internationally acclaimed artist’s work. The showcase comprises vintage and early prints, particularly from his series created in the 1980s and 1990s.

Born 1950 in New York, Roger Ballen has lived in South Africa since the 1970s. In his extraordinary oeuvre, which spans more than four decades to date, the Leica photographer explores the twists and turns of his subconscious mind, with dramatic orchestrations that address themes such as marginality, alienation and the relationship between humans and the animal world. The results are ambiguous, often visceral black-and-white images that have garnered both controversy and admiration.

‘Enigma’ is on view at the Parisian gallery until November 18, 2023.
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