We are delighted to be part of the 20th edition of Brussels Art Square, the most iconic art event in the Sablon district. On this occasion, Galerie Fontana will welcome artists Marchand and Meffre on Saturday, September 27, for an afternoon conversation around their series "Les Ruines de Paris ». A unique opportunity to (re)discover the exhibition and meet the artists.
The artists will be present in the gallery on Saturday, September 27th.
Come especially for their Artist Talk at 15:00h
About the exhibition: "Les Ruines de Paris" – Marchand & Meffre
In January 2024, on a winter afternoon, Marchand and Meffre embarked on an experimental project: with the help of AI, they generated over 52,000 images, averaging 650 iterations per final visual. Despite some technical imperfections, the emotional impact of their work was immediate. Confronting the slow disintegration of such a familiar city proved far more unsettling than they had anticipated.
However, for the two photographers, AI is not merely a tool for visualizing fantasies. This technology inevitably carries norms, biases, and stereotypes. By applying it within the concrete, historical, and cultural context of Paris, they explore the boundary between reality and simulation. Their project goes far beyond an aesthetic exercise: it raises a fundamental and unsettling question - Could humanity become obsolete in the face of its own creations?
The exhibition “Les Ruines de Paris” runs until October 30.
Galerie Fontana - Rue Watteeu 16, 1000 Bruxelles
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