Exhibition "Belles bêtes" - information
Animal art past and present.
There are similarities between the animal representations of Paleolithic artists
by photographer Guillaume Mazille.
The confrontation of these views is at the heart of the exhibition Belles bêtes !
Animal art past and present.
There are similarities between the animal representations of Paleolithic artists
by photographer Guillaume Mazille.
The confrontation of these views is at the heart of the exhibition Belles bêtes !
The work of both reveals a great sensitivity and closeness to their subjects, the fruit of time spent observing, being patient and approaching them...
The aim of a wildlife photographer is to show the animal in all its vitality, its personality sometimes. Just observe. No longer considere the animal as a mere object of description or contemplation.
This approach echoes Paleolithic animal representations. Some are surprisingly realistic, representing the animal in all its vitality and specificity. What approach did prehistoric artists take to the animal world in order to arrive at such a knowledge, which comes under the heading of ethology?
This photographic adventure invites us to embark on an odyssey, an escape from ourselves and an investigation into the world of animals. It's an escape from ourselves and a narcissistic-free inquiry into our rightful place among beasts.
* Guillaume Mazille, photographer of the living
Guillaume Mazille has been travelling the globe for over 20 years, observing nature and unearthing little-observed species. He works for magazines such as VSD, Paris Match, image doc, GEO ado, Terre Sauvage, BBC Wildlife magazine and others.
He is also a regular contributor to documentaries and is a scientific consultant,
image operator for television (Arte, BBC, France 5, TF1, NHK...) and cinema (Un jour sur Terre)
The aim of a wildlife photographer is to show the animal in all its vitality, its personality sometimes. Just observe. No longer considere the animal as a mere object of description or contemplation.
This approach echoes Paleolithic animal representations. Some are surprisingly realistic, representing the animal in all its vitality and specificity. What approach did prehistoric artists take to the animal world in order to arrive at such a knowledge, which comes under the heading of ethology?
This photographic adventure invites us to embark on an odyssey, an escape from ourselves and an investigation into the world of animals. It's an escape from ourselves and a narcissistic-free inquiry into our rightful place among beasts.
* Guillaume Mazille, photographer of the living
Guillaume Mazille has been travelling the globe for over 20 years, observing nature and unearthing little-observed species. He works for magazines such as VSD, Paris Match, image doc, GEO ado, Terre Sauvage, BBC Wildlife magazine and others.
He is also a regular contributor to documentaries and is a scientific consultant,
image operator for television (Arte, BBC, France 5, TF1, NHK...) and cinema (Un jour sur Terre)
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Quality standards
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Famille plusOpening times
Opening times
From 1 February 2025 until 15 November 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Beautiful beasts, animal art, past and present', a photo exhibition at Aven d'Orgnac
- www.orgnac.com
Spoken languages
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