Controversial artist Andres Serrano is the subject of the new exhibition at the Maillol Museum, super close to our hotels. His portraits of people in America throw a sharp light onto a country deeply divided by political extremism, poverty, indifference for indigenous peoples and the cult of celebrity.

With numerous series of photos and a career spanning four decades, Andres Serrano has stared the USA in the face and attempted to capture its contradictions and hypocrisy. Sometimes focused on New York where he grew up, other times exploring a trait found countrywide, his photos definitely provoke though.

With subjects like The Klan and Torture, or by juxtaposing a rapper with a politician on similar yellow-orange background, Serrano isn’t frightened to provoke a conversation, and nothing is taboo.

In addition to the fifteen series of photos on view, the exhibition dedicated one floor to presenting pieces from the museum’s permanent collection with photos by Serrano, in order to start a dialogue.

To accompany your visit, you might like to rent the audioguide. Not only was it created with his help, but he also comments personally on certain photos and explain some of the main themes he likes to explore. Get the info from the man himself!

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The exhibition Andres Serrano – Portraits of America est au Maillol Museum (here) until 20th October 2024

Open seven days a week from 10.30am-6.30pm (10pm Wednesdays)

Admission: 17.50€ / 12.50€ (online tickets sales here)

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To check out the English press release for the exhibition, click the ‘fullscreen’ button at the bottom right of the image below.