La mer dans tous ses états

Galerie Tanit is pleased to present "La mer dans tous ses états" at this year’s edition of Paris Photo. The sea has long inspired countless artists throughout history; poets, travellers, painters and photographers... The group of works showcases the many aspects of the sea, from its tranquil beauty to its nurturing nature and its unpredictable power.

Each of the photographers brings a unique perspective to the subject of the sea. Elger Esser, Gilbert Hage and Giulio Rimondi’s atmospheric seascapes convey a sense of timelessness, while Sonja Braas, Joumana Jamhouri and Vladimir Antaki’s surreal images play with our perceptions of scale and distance. Randa Mirza and Nadim Asfar’s photographs pay tribute to the traditions and customs of coastal communities and reflect the essence of the Mediterranean atmosphere.

Franck Christen and Rania Matar highlight the intersection of the natural and the man-made, hinting at Man’s abusive tendencies towards our oceans with frantic fishing and massive pollution. Serge Najjar and the duo Laetitia Hakim & Tarek Haddad’s minimalism are an exercise in simplicity and restraint. Together, these works offer a multifaceted and nuanced view of the sea and its many meanings.

From the sublime to the everyday, the tranquil to the turbulent, and the natural to the man-made, these photographs remind us of the complexity and beauty of the sea. This exhibition is an invitation to reflect on the beauty and power of the sea and to think about our responsibility to protect and preserve our oceans for future generations.