Just days before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, YellowKorner is launching an exclusive drop of 5 unpublished photographs by Forgetmat.
A new vision of Olympic art!
FORGETMAT, A COMPLETE ARTIST
By turns dancer, choreographer, and photographer, Mathieu Forget, better known as Forgetmat, is a multifaceted artist whose preferred medium of expression is movement and levitation. Immortalized in mid-air by numerous street photographers, this man, nicknamed the "flying man," is now simultaneously the actor, director, and filmmaker of his own photographs. Created without any special effects, his weightless images explore the beauty of movement and the body in action. By redefining the perception of gesture and its surroundings, while defying the laws of gravity, the artist manages to capture the magic of movement without artifice. A beautiful way to embody the powerful values of freedom of expression and self-transcendence in a suspended moment! Through his dreamlike images, Forgetmat reveals a poetic definition of sport that combines lightness and power. A treat for art and sports enthusiasts alike.
AN EXHIBITION LABELED "CULTURAL OLYMPIAD"
For several weeks now, the Cultural Olympiad has been unfolding across France to celebrate the Olympic spirit. This multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program aims to open doors wide to culture and artists through the lens of sport. It is within this framework that YellowKorner wanted to offer Forgetmat a prime venue for its exhibition "Sport in the Air," on display until August 11th at its La Hune gallery. A European leader in limited-edition photography printing, this French publishing house is renowned for creating exhibitions that are both inspiring and enriching. Sometimes a discoverer of photographic talent, sometimes a successful supporter of established names such as Oliviero Toscani, Laurent Baheux, and Yann Arthus-Bertrand, YellowKorner is committed to making photographic art accessible to all. With "Sport in the Air," the publishing house offers an immersive exhibition that invites visitors to delve into Forgetmat's artistic world. A visual art where sport and poetry have never been so intimate…
AN EXCLUSIVE DROP DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES
From this collaboration between YellowKorner and Forgetmat came the desire to release a limited-edition capsule collection of original photographs. For over eighteen years, YellowKorner has established itself as a key player in the art photography publishing industry. Renowned for its exceptional print quality and meticulous oversight of each print, it showcases photographers while guaranteeing the limited and exceptional value of their work. On the eve of the Olympic Games, the publishing house will unveil five vibrant and captivating photographs by Forgetmat, reflecting the five iconic colors of the Olympic rings. Fusing photographic art with the dynamic world of sport, the artist illuminates the power and intense emotion of sporting moments, reflecting the excellence and human spirit inherent in elite sports.
“SPORT IN THE AIR” LA HUNE – YELLOWKORNER
16, RUE DE L'ABBAYE, PARIS 6TH
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
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