La Galerie Au Bonheur du Jour, directed by Nicole Canet, unveils the masterful work of Wilhelm von Gloeden (1856-1931) and proudly presents an exclusive exhibition along side the release of a landmark art book "Wilhelm von Gloeden. Photographs 1880-1914 - Portraits and Male Nudes.

The exceptional 296 pages volume brings together 210 photographs, including rare and completely unreleased plates. Reflecting the gallery's high editorial standards, all historical texts bilingual in French and English.

In 1878, the Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden (1856-1931) settled in Taormina, Sicily, where he discovered the art of photography. Playing with the raw light of the Mediterranean and influenced by the codes of Greek and Roman statuary, he composes timeless academic studies. Through his draped models and pastoral compositions, Von Gloeden was able to impose the male body as a subject of noble and classical art, becoming one of the most influential pioneers in the history of photography.

The exhibition at the gallery will allow you to discover and acquire a selection of original vintage prints.